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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.29, 541.45 and 259.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.29, 541.45 and 259.53 is: 358.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.29 : 541.45 = 259.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.29/541.45 = 259.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.29x = 541.45 × 259.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.29x = 140,523.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,523.90/392.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.22

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