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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.88, 590.70 and 271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.88, 590.70 and 271.76 is: 406.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.88 : 590.70 = 271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.88/590.70 = 271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.88x = 590.70 × 271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.88x = 160,528.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,528.63/394.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.53

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