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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.99, 589.79 and 270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.99, 589.79 and 270.33 is: 404.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.99 : 589.79 = 270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.99/589.79 = 270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.99x = 589.79 × 270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.99x = 159,437.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,437.93/393.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.68

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