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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.24, 546.90 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.24, 546.90 and 272.52 is: 376.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.24 : 546.90 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.24/546.90 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.24x = 546.90 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.24x = 149,041.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,041.19/396.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.14

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