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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.94, 543.94 and 269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.94, 543.94 and 269.60 is: 372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.94 : 543.94 = 269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.94/543.94 = 269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.94x = 543.94 × 269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.94x = 146,646.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,646.22/393.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.26

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