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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.10, 541.14 and 267.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.10, 541.14 and 267.90 is: 369.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.10 : 541.14 = 267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.10/541.14 = 267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.10x = 541.14 × 267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.10x = 144,971.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,971.41/392.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.73

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