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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.91, 549.32 and 273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.91, 549.32 and 273.66 is: 377.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.91 : 549.32 = 273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.91/549.32 = 273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.91x = 549.32 × 273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.91x = 150,325.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,325.54/397.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.79

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