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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.68, 541.61 and 268.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.68, 541.61 and 268.59 is: 370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.68 : 541.61 = 268.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.68/541.61 = 268.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.68x = 541.61 × 268.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.68x = 145,471.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,471.03/392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.46

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