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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.27, 589.23 and 271.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.27, 589.23 and 271.10 is: 406.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.27 : 589.23 = 271.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.27/589.23 = 271.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.27x = 589.23 × 271.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.27x = 159,740.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,740.25/393.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.18

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