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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.94, 543.36 and 269.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.94, 543.36 and 269.41 is: 371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.94 : 543.36 = 269.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.94/543.36 = 269.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.94x = 543.36 × 269.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.94x = 146,386.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,386.62/393.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.60

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