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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.14, 542.07 and 268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.14, 542.07 and 268.88 is: 370.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.14 : 542.07 = 268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.14/542.07 = 268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.14x = 542.07 × 268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.14x = 145,749.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,749.07/393.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.73

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