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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.07, 540.90 and 261.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.07, 540.90 and 261.39 is: 360.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.07 : 540.90 = 261.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.07/540.90 = 261.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.07x = 540.90 × 261.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.07x = 141,385.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,385.85/392.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.61

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