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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.95, 548.49 and 273.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.95, 548.49 and 273.39 is: 376.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.95 : 548.49 = 273.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.95/548.49 = 273.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.95x = 548.49 × 273.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.95x = 149,951.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,951.68/397.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.81

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