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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.46, 541.40 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.46, 541.40 and 268.12 is: 369.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.46 : 541.40 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.46/541.40 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.46x = 541.40 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.46x = 145,161.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,161.40/392.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.88

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