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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.26, 541.48 and 261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.26, 541.48 and 261.22 is: 360.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.26 : 541.48 = 261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.26/541.48 = 261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.26x = 541.48 × 261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.26x = 141,445.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,445.41/392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.59

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