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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.27, 590.73 and 272.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.27, 590.73 and 272.10 is: 407.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.27 : 590.73 = 272.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.27/590.73 = 272.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.27x = 590.73 × 272.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.27x = 160,737.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,737.63/394.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.68

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