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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.66, 542.97 and 262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.66, 542.97 and 262.44 is: 361.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.66 : 542.97 = 262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.66/542.97 = 262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.66x = 542.97 × 262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.66x = 142,497.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,497.05/393.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.98

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