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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.70, 543.46 and 262.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.70, 543.46 and 262.66 is: 362.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.70 : 543.46 = 262.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.70/543.46 = 262.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.70x = 543.46 × 262.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.70x = 142,743.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,743.19/393.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.57

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