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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.36, 540 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.36, 540 and 266.88 is: 368.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.36 : 540 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.36/540 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.36x = 540 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.36x = 144,115.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,115.20/391.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.24

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