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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.37, 541.50 and 261.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.37, 541.50 and 261.15 is: 360.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.37 : 541.50 = 261.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.37/541.50 = 261.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.37x = 541.50 × 261.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.37x = 141,412.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,412.73/392.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.41

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