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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.39, 592.07 and 273.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.39, 592.07 and 273.49 is: 409.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.39 : 592.07 = 273.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.39/592.07 = 273.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.39x = 592.07 × 273.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.39x = 161,920.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,920.90/395.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.52

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