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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.22, 541.21 and 261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.22, 541.21 and 261.02 is: 360.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.22 : 541.21 = 261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.22/541.21 = 261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.22x = 541.21 × 261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.22x = 141,266.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,266.63/392.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.17

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