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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.77, 592.92 and 273.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.77, 592.92 and 273.27 is: 410.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.77 : 592.92 = 273.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.77/592.92 = 273.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.77x = 592.92 × 273.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.77x = 162,029.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,029.47/394.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.44

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