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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.18, 542.46 and 262.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.18, 542.46 and 262.23 is: 361.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.18 : 542.46 = 262.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.18/542.46 = 262.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.18x = 542.46 × 262.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.18x = 142,249.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,249.29/393.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.79

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