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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.39, 588.47 and 271.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.39, 588.47 and 271.43 is: 407.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.39 : 588.47 = 271.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.39/588.47 = 271.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.39x = 588.47 × 271.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.39x = 159,727.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,727.05/392.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.06

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