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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.84, 592.74 and 273.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.84, 592.74 and 273.93 is: 410.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.84 : 592.74 = 273.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.84/592.74 = 273.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.84x = 592.74 × 273.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.84x = 162,369.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,369.27/395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.19

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