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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.21, 541.01 and 259.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.21, 541.01 and 259.43 is: 357.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.21 : 541.01 = 259.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.21/541.01 = 259.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.21x = 541.01 × 259.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.21x = 140,354.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,354.22/392.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.85

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