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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.04, 546.62 and 272.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.04, 546.62 and 272.43 is: 375.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.04 : 546.62 = 272.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.04/546.62 = 272.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.04x = 546.62 × 272.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.04x = 148,914.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,914.32/397.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.07

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