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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.72, 546.79 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.72, 546.79 and 272.16 is: 375.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.72 : 546.79 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.72/546.79 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.72x = 546.79 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.72x = 148,814.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,814.37/396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.11

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