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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.06, 547.65 and 272.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.06, 547.65 and 272.74 is: 376.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.06 : 547.65 = 272.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.06/547.65 = 272.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.06x = 547.65 × 272.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.06x = 149,366.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,366.06/397.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.18

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