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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.88, 593.25 and 272.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.88, 593.25 and 272.36 is: 408.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.88 : 593.25 = 272.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.88/593.25 = 272.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.88x = 593.25 × 272.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.88x = 161,576.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,576.09/395.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.14

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