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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.32, 592.68 and 273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.32, 592.68 and 273.28 is: 409.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.32 : 592.68 = 273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.32/592.68 = 273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.32x = 592.68 × 273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.32x = 161,967.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,967.59/395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.71

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