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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.21, 591.58 and 272.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.21, 591.58 and 272.26 is: 408.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.21 : 591.58 = 272.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.21/591.58 = 272.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.21x = 591.58 × 272.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.21x = 161,061.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,061.32/394.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.57

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