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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.64, 541.89 and 268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.64, 541.89 and 268.26 is: 370.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.64 : 541.89 = 268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.64/541.89 = 268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.64x = 541.89 × 268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.64x = 145,367.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,367.41/392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.23

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