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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.34, 541.33 and 261.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.34, 541.33 and 261.26 is: 360.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.34 : 541.33 = 261.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.34/541.33 = 261.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.34x = 541.33 × 261.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.34x = 141,427.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,427.88/392.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.47

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