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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397, 547.26 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397, 547.26 and 272.32 is: 375.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397 : 547.26 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397/547.26 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397x = 547.26 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397x = 149,029.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,029.84/397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.39

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