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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.24, 542.49 and 268.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.24, 542.49 and 268.89 is: 370.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.24 : 542.49 = 268.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.24/542.49 = 268.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.24x = 542.49 × 268.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.24x = 145,870.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,870.14/393.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.94

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