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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.39, 587.82 and 270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.39, 587.82 and 270.68 is: 404.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.39 : 587.82 = 270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.39/587.82 = 270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.39x = 587.82 × 270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.39x = 159,109.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,109.19/393.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.46

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