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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 541.72 and 261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 541.72 and 261.22 is: 360.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 541.72 = 261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/541.72 = 261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 541.72 × 261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 141,508.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,508.10/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.96

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