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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.30, 542.46 and 268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.30, 542.46 and 268.74 is: 370.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.30 : 542.46 = 268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.30/542.46 = 268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.30x = 542.46 × 268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.30x = 145,780.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,780.70/393.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.66

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