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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.86, 548.48 and 273.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.86, 548.48 and 273.33 is: 376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.86 : 548.48 = 273.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.86/548.48 = 273.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.86x = 548.48 × 273.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.86x = 149,914.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,914.67/397.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.80

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