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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.14, 542.76 and 262.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.14, 542.76 and 262.46 is: 362.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.14 : 542.76 = 262.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.14/542.76 = 262.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.14x = 542.76 × 262.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.14x = 142,452.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,452.79/393.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.35

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