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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.18, 548.24 and 273.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.18, 548.24 and 273.25 is: 377.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.18 : 548.24 = 273.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.18/548.24 = 273.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.18x = 548.24 × 273.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.18x = 149,806.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,806.58/397.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.18

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