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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.40, 536.88 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.40, 536.88 and 261.92 is: 392.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.40 : 536.88 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.40/536.88 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.40x = 536.88 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.40x = 140,619.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,619.61/358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.35

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