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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.16, 547.68 and 272.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.16, 547.68 and 272.83 is: 376.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.16 : 547.68 = 272.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.16/547.68 = 272.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.16x = 547.68 × 272.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.16x = 149,422.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,422.17/397.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.22

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