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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.05, 542.55 and 262.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.05, 542.55 and 262.07 is: 361.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.05 : 542.55 = 262.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.05/542.55 = 262.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.05x = 542.55 × 262.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.05x = 142,182.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,182.06/393.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.74

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