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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.78, 588.87 and 270.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.78, 588.87 and 270.69 is: 405.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.78 : 588.87 = 270.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.78/588.87 = 270.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.78x = 588.87 × 270.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.78x = 159,401.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,401.22/392.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.83

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