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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.88, 591.94 and 272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.88, 591.94 and 272.96 is: 409.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.88 : 591.94 = 272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.88/591.94 = 272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.88x = 591.94 × 272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.88x = 161,575.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,575.94/394.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.18

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