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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.33, 547.95 and 272.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.33, 547.95 and 272.77 is: 376.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.33 : 547.95 = 272.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.33/547.95 = 272.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.33x = 547.95 × 272.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.33x = 149,464.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,464.32/397.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.17

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