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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.32, 591.96 and 272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.32, 591.96 and 272.28 is: 408.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.32 : 591.96 = 272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.32/591.96 = 272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.32x = 591.96 × 272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.32x = 161,178.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,178.87/394.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.75

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