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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.02, 588.32 and 269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.02, 588.32 and 269.90 is: 404.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.02 : 588.32 = 269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.02/588.32 = 269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.02x = 588.32 × 269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.02x = 158,785.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,785.30/393.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.02

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