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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.32, 542.88 and 262.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.32, 542.88 and 262.34 is: 362.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.32 : 542.88 = 262.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.32/542.88 = 262.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.32x = 542.88 × 262.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.32x = 142,419.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,419.14/393.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.09

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