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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.36, 542.27 and 268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.36, 542.27 and 268.82 is: 370.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.36 : 542.27 = 268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.36/542.27 = 268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.36x = 542.27 × 268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.36x = 145,772.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,772.26/393.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.59

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