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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.54, 592.53 and 272.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.54, 592.53 and 272.12 is: 407.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.54 : 592.53 = 272.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.54/592.53 = 272.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.54x = 592.53 × 272.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.54x = 161,236.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,236.30/395.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.64

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