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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.26, 542.91 and 262.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.26, 542.91 and 262.85 is: 362.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.26 : 542.91 = 262.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.26/542.91 = 262.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.26x = 542.91 × 262.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.26x = 142,701.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,701.18/393.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.87

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