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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392, 540.88 and 260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392, 540.88 and 260.80 is: 359.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392 : 540.88 = 260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392/540.88 = 260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392x = 540.88 × 260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392x = 141,061.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,061.50/392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.85

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