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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.30, 541.82 and 267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.30, 541.82 and 267.75 is: 369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.30 : 541.82 = 267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.30/541.82 = 267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.30x = 541.82 × 267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.30x = 145,072.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,072.31/392.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.80

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