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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.61, 589.86 and 270.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.61, 589.86 and 270.10 is: 404.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.61 : 589.86 = 270.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.61/589.86 = 270.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.61x = 589.86 × 270.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.61x = 159,321.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,321.19/393.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.77

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