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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.22, 541.08 and 261.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.22, 541.08 and 261.27 is: 360.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.22 : 541.08 = 261.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.22/541.08 = 261.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.22x = 541.08 × 261.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.22x = 141,367.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,367.97/392.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.43

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