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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.64, 542.16 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.64, 542.16 and 268.56 is: 370.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.64 : 542.16 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.64/542.16 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.64x = 542.16 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.64x = 145,602.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,602.49/392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.83

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