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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.51, 546.95 and 272.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.51, 546.95 and 272.21 is: 375.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.51 : 546.95 = 272.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.51/546.95 = 272.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.51x = 546.95 × 272.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.51x = 148,886.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,886.28/396.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.49

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