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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.04, 588.03 and 270.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.04, 588.03 and 270.93 is: 405.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.04 : 588.03 = 270.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.04/588.03 = 270.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.04x = 588.03 × 270.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.04x = 159,314.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,314.97/393.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.34

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