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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.44, 589.20 and 270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.44, 589.20 and 270.40 is: 405.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.44 : 589.20 = 270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.44/589.20 = 270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.44x = 589.20 × 270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.44x = 159,319.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,319.68/392.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.97

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