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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.89, 547.49 and 272.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.89, 547.49 and 272.33 is: 375.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.89 : 547.49 = 272.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.89/547.49 = 272.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.89x = 547.49 × 272.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.89x = 149,095.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,095.90/396.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.67

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