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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.24, 542.37 and 262.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.24, 542.37 and 262.02 is: 361.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.24 : 542.37 = 262.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.24/542.37 = 262.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.24x = 542.37 × 262.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.24x = 142,111.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,111.79/393.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.39

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