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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.08, 542.01 and 268.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.08, 542.01 and 268.81 is: 370.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.08 : 542.01 = 268.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.08/542.01 = 268.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.08x = 542.01 × 268.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.08x = 145,695.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,695.00/393.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.65

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