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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.03, 542.43 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.03, 542.43 and 262.08 is: 361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.03 : 542.43 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.03/542.43 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.03x = 542.43 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.03x = 142,160.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,160.05/393.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.70

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