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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.99, 592.79 and 272.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.99, 592.79 and 272.33 is: 407.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.99 : 592.79 = 272.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.99/592.79 = 272.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.99x = 592.79 × 272.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.99x = 161,430.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,430.18/395.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.67

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