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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.19, 548.37 and 272.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.19, 548.37 and 272.81 is: 376.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.19 : 548.37 = 272.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.19/548.37 = 272.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.19x = 548.37 × 272.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.19x = 149,600.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,600.82/397.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.65

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