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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.03, 540.98 and 261.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.03, 540.98 and 261.27 is: 360.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.03 : 540.98 = 261.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.03/540.98 = 261.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.03x = 540.98 × 261.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.03x = 141,341.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,341.84/392.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.54

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