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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.80, 593.96 and 272.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.80, 593.96 and 272.68 is: 408.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.80 : 593.96 = 272.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.80/593.96 = 272.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.80x = 593.96 × 272.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.80x = 161,959.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,959.77/396.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.16

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