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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.24, 588.61 and 271.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.24, 588.61 and 271.14 is: 405.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.24 : 588.61 = 271.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.24/588.61 = 271.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.24x = 588.61 × 271.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.24x = 159,595.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,595.72/393.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.85

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