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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.70, 546.77 and 272.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.70, 546.77 and 272.14 is: 375.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.70 : 546.77 = 272.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.70/546.77 = 272.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.70x = 546.77 × 272.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.70x = 148,797.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,797.99/396.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.09

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