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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.96, 546.23 and 271.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.96, 546.23 and 271.73 is: 374.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.96 : 546.23 = 271.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.96/546.23 = 271.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.96x = 546.23 × 271.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.96x = 148,429.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,429.12/395.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.86

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