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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.52, 546.74 and 271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.52, 546.74 and 271.80 is: 374.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.52 : 546.74 = 271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.52/546.74 = 271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.52x = 546.74 × 271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.52x = 148,603.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,603.93/396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.77

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