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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.71, 548.30 and 273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.71, 548.30 and 273.32 is: 376.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.71 : 548.30 = 273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.71/548.30 = 273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.71x = 548.30 × 273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.71x = 149,861.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,861.36/397.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.81

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