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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.22, 591.35 and 273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.22, 591.35 and 273.72 is: 409.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.22 : 591.35 = 273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.22/591.35 = 273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.22x = 591.35 × 273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.22x = 161,862.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,862.95/395.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.55

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