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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.39, 547.24 and 272.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.39, 547.24 and 272.23 is: 375.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.39 : 547.24 = 272.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.39/547.24 = 272.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.39x = 547.24 × 272.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.39x = 148,974.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,974.76/396.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.83

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