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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.19, 549.35 and 273.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.19, 549.35 and 273.93 is: 377.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.19 : 549.35 = 273.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.19/549.35 = 273.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.19x = 549.35 × 273.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.19x = 150,482.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,482.08/398.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.92

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