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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.31, 541.62 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.31, 541.62 and 268.16 is: 370.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.31 : 541.62 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.31/541.62 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.31x = 541.62 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.31x = 145,238.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,238.11/392.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.21

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