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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.46, 548.22 and 272.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.46, 548.22 and 272.90 is: 376.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.46 : 548.22 = 272.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.46/548.22 = 272.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.46x = 548.22 × 272.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.46x = 149,609.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,609.24/397.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.41

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