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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.42, 591.59 and 273.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.42, 591.59 and 273.30 is: 408.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.42 : 591.59 = 273.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.42/591.59 = 273.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.42x = 591.59 × 273.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.42x = 161,680.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,680.18/395.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.89

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