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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.59, 539.96 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.59, 539.96 and 267.32 is: 368.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.59 : 539.96 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.59/539.96 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.59x = 539.96 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.59x = 144,342.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,342.12/391.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.61

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