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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.69, 589.32 and 271.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.69, 589.32 and 271.10 is: 406.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.69 : 589.32 = 271.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.69/589.32 = 271.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.69x = 589.32 × 271.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.69x = 159,761.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,761.71/392.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.84

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