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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.94, 541.98 and 268.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.94, 541.98 and 268.42 is: 370.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.94 : 541.98 = 268.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.94/541.98 = 268.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.94x = 541.98 × 268.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.94x = 145,478.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,478.27/392.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.23

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