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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.18, 541.08 and 261.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.18, 541.08 and 261.23 is: 360.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.18 : 541.08 = 261.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.18/541.08 = 261.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.18x = 541.08 × 261.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.18x = 141,343.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,343.62/392.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.41

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