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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.06, 540.49 and 267.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.06, 540.49 and 267.59 is: 368.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.06 : 540.49 = 267.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.06/540.49 = 267.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.06x = 540.49 × 267.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.06x = 144,629.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,629.72/392.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.90

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