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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.38, 541.52 and 268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.38, 541.52 and 268 is: 369.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.38 : 541.52 = 268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.38/541.52 = 268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.38x = 541.52 × 268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.38x = 145,127.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,127.36/392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.86

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