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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.34, 588.06 and 270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.34, 588.06 and 270.66 is: 405.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.34 : 588.06 = 270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.34/588.06 = 270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.34x = 588.06 × 270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.34x = 159,164.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,164.32/392.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.68

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