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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.28, 541.08 and 261.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.28, 541.08 and 261.51 is: 360.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.28 : 541.08 = 261.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.28/541.08 = 261.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.28x = 541.08 × 261.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.28x = 141,497.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,497.83/392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.71

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