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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.96, 594.18 and 273.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.96, 594.18 and 273.99 is: 411.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.96 : 594.18 = 273.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.96/594.18 = 273.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.96x = 594.18 × 273.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.96x = 162,799.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,799.38/395.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.16

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