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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.14, 590.16 and 271.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.14, 590.16 and 271.86 is: 407.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.14 : 590.16 = 271.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.14/590.16 = 271.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.14x = 590.16 × 271.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.14x = 160,440.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,440.90/394.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.07

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