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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.52, 591 and 271.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.52, 591 and 271.84 is: 408.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.52 : 591 = 271.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.52/591 = 271.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.52x = 591 × 271.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.52x = 160,657.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,657.44/393.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.26

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