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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.78, 547.62 and 272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.78, 547.62 and 272.46 is: 376.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.78 : 547.62 = 272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.78/547.62 = 272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.78x = 547.62 × 272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.78x = 149,204.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,204.55/396.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.04

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