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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.32, 541.44 and 261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.32, 541.44 and 261.40 is: 360.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.32 : 541.44 = 261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.32/541.44 = 261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.32x = 541.44 × 261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.32x = 141,532.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,532.42/392.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.76

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