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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.12, 590.28 and 272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.12, 590.28 and 272.08 is: 407.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.12 : 590.28 = 272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.12/590.28 = 272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.12x = 590.28 × 272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.12x = 160,603.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,603.38/394.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.50

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