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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.03, 587.73 and 269.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.03, 587.73 and 269.93 is: 404.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.03 : 587.73 = 269.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.03/587.73 = 269.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.03x = 587.73 × 269.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.03x = 158,645.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,645.96/392.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.68

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