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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.58, 547.74 and 272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.58, 547.74 and 272.04 is: 375.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.58 : 547.74 = 272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.58/547.74 = 272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.58x = 547.74 × 272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.58x = 149,007.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,007.19/396.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.73

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