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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.14, 541.20 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.14, 541.20 and 267.76 is: 369.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.14 : 541.20 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.14/541.20 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.14x = 541.20 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.14x = 144,911.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,911.71/392.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.54

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