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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.55, 541.51 and 268.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.55, 541.51 and 268.21 is: 369.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.55 : 541.51 = 268.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.55/541.51 = 268.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.55x = 541.51 × 268.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.55x = 145,238.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,238.40/392.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.99

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