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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.99, 593.84 and 273.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.99, 593.84 and 273.89 is: 410.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.99 : 593.84 = 273.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.99/593.84 = 273.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.99x = 593.84 × 273.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.99x = 162,642.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,642.50/395.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.72

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