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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.26, 588.40 and 270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.26, 588.40 and 270.50 is: 405.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.26 : 588.40 = 270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.26/588.40 = 270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.26x = 588.40 × 270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.26x = 159,162.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,162.20/392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.76

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