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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.45, 541.32 and 267.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.45, 541.32 and 267.91 is: 369.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.45 : 541.32 = 267.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.45/541.32 = 267.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.45x = 541.32 × 267.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.45x = 145,022.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,022.68/392.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.54

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