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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.20, 541.04 and 259.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.20, 541.04 and 259.65 is: 358.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.20 : 541.04 = 259.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.20/541.04 = 259.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.20x = 541.04 × 259.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.20x = 140,479.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,479.74/392.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.19

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