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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.68, 540.81 and 261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.68, 540.81 and 261 is: 360.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.68 : 540.81 = 261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.68/540.81 = 261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.68x = 540.81 × 261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.68x = 141,151.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,151.41/391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.37

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