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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.72, 541.49 and 268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.72, 541.49 and 268.44 is: 370.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.72 : 541.49 = 268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.72/541.49 = 268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.72x = 541.49 × 268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.72x = 145,357.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,357.58/392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.13

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