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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.02, 588.86 and 270.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.02, 588.86 and 270.85 is: 405.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.02 : 588.86 = 270.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.02/588.86 = 270.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.02x = 588.86 × 270.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.02x = 159,488.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,488.43/393.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.80

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