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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.41, 547.66 and 272.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.41, 547.66 and 272.97 is: 376.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.41 : 547.66 = 272.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.41/547.66 = 272.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.41x = 547.66 × 272.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.41x = 149,495.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,495.09/397.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.18

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