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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.22, 542.18 and 268.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.22, 542.18 and 268.94 is: 370.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.22 : 542.18 = 268.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.22/542.18 = 268.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.22x = 542.18 × 268.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.22x = 145,813.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,813.89/393.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.82

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