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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.32, 540.15 and 266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.32, 540.15 and 266.73 is: 368.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.32 : 540.15 = 266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.32/540.15 = 266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.32x = 540.15 × 266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.32x = 144,074.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,074.21/391.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.17

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