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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.73, 542.04 and 268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.73, 542.04 and 268.34 is: 370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.73 : 542.04 = 268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.73/542.04 = 268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.73x = 542.04 × 268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.73x = 145,449.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,449.67/392.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.36

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