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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.61, 542.24 and 268.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.61, 542.24 and 268.05 is: 370.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.61 : 542.24 = 268.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.61/542.24 = 268.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.61x = 542.24 × 268.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.61x = 145,346.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,346.09/392.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.20

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