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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.31, 541.08 and 261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.31, 541.08 and 261.36 is: 360.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.31 : 541.08 = 261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.31/541.08 = 261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.31x = 541.08 × 261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.31x = 141,416.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,416.67/392.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.47

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