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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.60, 542.88 and 269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.60, 542.88 and 269.16 is: 371.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.60 : 542.88 = 269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.60/542.88 = 269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.60x = 542.88 × 269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.60x = 146,121.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,121.58/393.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.24

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