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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.58, 541.31 and 268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.58, 541.31 and 268.29 is: 369.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.58 : 541.31 = 268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.58/541.31 = 268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.58x = 541.31 × 268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.58x = 145,226.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,226.72/392.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.93

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