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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.68, 548.35 and 273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.68, 548.35 and 273.12 is: 376.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.68 : 548.35 = 273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.68/548.35 = 273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.68x = 548.35 × 273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.68x = 149,765.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,765.35/397.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.60

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