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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.22, 543.35 and 269.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.22, 543.35 and 269.66 is: 371.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.22 : 543.35 = 269.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.22/543.35 = 269.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.22x = 543.35 × 269.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.22x = 146,519.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,519.77/394.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.67

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