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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.54, 589.08 and 270.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.54, 589.08 and 270.92 is: 406.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.54 : 589.08 = 270.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.54/589.08 = 270.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.54x = 589.08 × 270.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.54x = 159,593.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,593.55/392.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.57

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