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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.23, 542.73 and 268.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.23, 542.73 and 268.84 is: 371.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.23 : 542.73 = 268.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.23/542.73 = 268.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.23x = 542.73 × 268.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.23x = 145,907.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,907.53/393.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.05

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