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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395, 592.50 and 271.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395, 592.50 and 271.48 is: 407.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395 : 592.50 = 271.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395/592.50 = 271.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395x = 592.50 × 271.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395x = 160,851.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,851.90/395
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.22

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