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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.14, 548.10 and 272.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.14, 548.10 and 272.87 is: 376.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.14 : 548.10 = 272.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.14/548.10 = 272.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.14x = 548.10 × 272.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.14x = 149,559.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,559.36/397.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.59

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