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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.12, 548.84 and 273.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.12, 548.84 and 273.54 is: 377.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.12 : 548.84 = 273.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.12/548.84 = 273.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.12x = 548.84 × 273.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.12x = 150,132.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,132.44/398.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.11

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