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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.49, 592.04 and 271.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.49, 592.04 and 271.83 is: 406.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.49 : 592.04 = 271.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.49/592.04 = 271.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.49x = 592.04 × 271.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.49x = 160,934.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,934.23/395.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.92

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