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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 540.63 and 260.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 540.63 and 260.82 is: 359.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 540.63 = 260.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/540.63 = 260.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 540.63 × 260.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 141,007.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,007.12/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.68

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