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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.44, 543.20 and 269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.44, 543.20 and 269.06 is: 371.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.44 : 543.20 = 269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.44/543.20 = 269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.44x = 543.20 × 269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.44x = 146,149.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,149.33/393.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.47

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