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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.45, 541.15 and 268.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.45, 541.15 and 268.18 is: 369.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.45 : 541.15 = 268.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.45/541.15 = 268.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.45x = 541.15 × 268.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.45x = 145,125.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,125.61/392.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.79

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