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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.11, 588.43 and 270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.11, 588.43 and 270.14 is: 405.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.11 : 588.43 = 270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.11/588.43 = 270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.11x = 588.43 × 270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.11x = 158,955.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,955.88/392.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.39

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