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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.62, 542.90 and 269.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.62, 542.90 and 269.15 is: 371.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.62 : 542.90 = 269.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.62/542.90 = 269.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.62x = 542.90 × 269.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.62x = 146,119.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,119.49/393.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.22

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