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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.49, 589.05 and 269.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.49, 589.05 and 269.83 is: 403.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.49 : 589.05 = 269.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.49/589.05 = 269.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.49x = 589.05 × 269.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.49x = 158,939.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,939.07/393.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.93

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