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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.23, 546.89 and 271.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.23, 546.89 and 271.85 is: 375.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.23 : 546.89 = 271.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.23/546.89 = 271.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.23x = 546.89 × 271.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.23x = 148,667.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,667.95/396.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.21

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