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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.99, 588.30 and 269.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.99, 588.30 and 269.33 is: 403.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.99 : 588.30 = 269.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.99/588.30 = 269.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.99x = 588.30 × 269.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.99x = 158,442.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,442.89/392.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.18

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