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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.41, 589.01 and 261.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.41, 589.01 and 261.98 is: 393.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.41 : 589.01 = 261.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.41/589.01 = 261.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.41x = 589.01 × 261.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.41x = 154,311.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,311.21/392.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.24

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