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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 540.84 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 540.84 and 267.72 is: 369.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 540.84 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/540.84 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 540.84 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 144,793.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,793.68/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.33

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