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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.90, 542.01 and 268.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.90, 542.01 and 268.73 is: 370.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.90 : 542.01 = 268.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.90/542.01 = 268.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.90x = 542.01 × 268.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.90x = 145,655.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,655.02/392.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.72

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