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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.83, 547.26 and 272.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.83, 547.26 and 272.27 is: 375.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.83 : 547.26 = 272.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.83/547.26 = 272.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.83x = 547.26 × 272.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.83x = 149,002.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,002.48/396.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.48

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