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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.32, 541.40 and 261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.32, 541.40 and 261.24 is: 360.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.32 : 541.40 = 261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.32/541.40 = 261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.32x = 541.40 × 261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.32x = 141,435.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,435.34/392.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.51

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