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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.34, 542.71 and 262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.34, 542.71 and 262.26 is: 361.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.34 : 542.71 = 262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.34/542.71 = 262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.34x = 542.71 × 262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.34x = 142,331.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,331.12/393.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.85

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