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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.27, 587.64 and 270.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.27, 587.64 and 270.55 is: 404.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.27 : 587.64 = 270.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.27/587.64 = 270.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.27x = 587.64 × 270.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.27x = 158,986.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,986.00/393.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.27

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