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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.52, 541.70 and 268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.52, 541.70 and 268.20 is: 370.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.52 : 541.70 = 268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.52/541.70 = 268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.52x = 541.70 × 268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.52x = 145,283.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,283.94/392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.13

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