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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.64, 543.54 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.64, 543.54 and 269.56 is: 372.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.64 : 543.54 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.64/543.54 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.64x = 543.54 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.64x = 146,516.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,516.64/393.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.21

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