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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.34, 592.32 and 273.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.34, 592.32 and 273.15 is: 409.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.34 : 592.32 = 273.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.34/592.32 = 273.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.34x = 592.32 × 273.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.34x = 161,792.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,792.21/395.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.25

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