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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.11, 542.93 and 268.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.11, 542.93 and 268.55 is: 370.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.11 : 542.93 = 268.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.11/542.93 = 268.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.11x = 542.93 × 268.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.11x = 145,802.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,802.51/393.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.89

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