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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396, 594 and 272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396, 594 and 272.48 is: 408.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396 : 594 = 272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396/594 = 272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396x = 594 × 272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396x = 161,853.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,853.12/396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.72

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