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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.58, 548.61 and 273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.58, 548.61 and 273.35 is: 377.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.58 : 548.61 = 273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.58/548.61 = 273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.58x = 548.61 × 273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.58x = 149,959.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,959.80/397.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.19

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