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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.69, 590.82 and 272.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.69, 590.82 and 272.10 is: 408.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.69 : 590.82 = 272.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.69/590.82 = 272.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.69x = 590.82 × 272.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.69x = 160,762.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,762.12/393.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.35

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