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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.96, 548.84 and 273.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.96, 548.84 and 273.42 is: 377.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.96 : 548.84 = 273.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.96/548.84 = 273.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.96x = 548.84 × 273.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.96x = 150,064.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,064.52/397.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.09

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