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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.39, 543.24 and 262.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.39, 543.24 and 262.71 is: 362.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.39 : 543.24 = 262.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.39/543.24 = 262.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.39x = 543.24 × 262.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.39x = 142,714.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,714.58/393.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.78

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