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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.14, 591.66 and 272.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.14, 591.66 and 272.86 is: 408.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.14 : 591.66 = 272.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.14/591.66 = 272.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.14x = 591.66 × 272.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.14x = 161,440.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,440.35/395.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.56

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