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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.22, 541.10 and 361.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.22, 541.10 and 361.13 is: 498.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.22 : 541.10 = 361.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.22/541.10 = 361.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.22x = 541.10 × 361.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.22x = 195,407.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,407.44/392.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.21

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