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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.86, 548.94 and 273.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.86, 548.94 and 273.30 is: 377.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.86 : 548.94 = 273.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.86/548.94 = 273.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.86x = 548.94 × 273.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.86x = 150,025.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,025.30/397.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.08

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