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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.87, 590.44 and 271.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.87, 590.44 and 271.97 is: 407.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.87 : 590.44 = 271.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.87/590.44 = 271.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.87x = 590.44 × 271.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.87x = 160,581.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,581.97/393.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.70

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