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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.59, 547.47 and 272.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.59, 547.47 and 272.39 is: 376.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.59 : 547.47 = 272.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.59/547.47 = 272.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.59x = 547.47 × 272.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.59x = 149,122.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,122.62/396.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.02

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