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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.87, 593.29 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.87, 593.29 and 273.88 is: 410.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.87 : 593.29 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.87/593.29 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.87x = 593.29 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.87x = 162,487.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,487.30/395.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.46

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