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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.39, 588.70 and 271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.39, 588.70 and 271.28 is: 405.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.39 : 588.70 = 271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.39/588.70 = 271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.39x = 588.70 × 271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.39x = 159,704.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,704.35/393.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.97

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