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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.34, 549.88 and 273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.34, 549.88 and 273.96 is: 378.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.34 : 549.88 = 273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.34/549.88 = 273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.34x = 549.88 × 273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.34x = 150,645.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,645.12/398.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.18

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