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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.41, 541.98 and 261.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.41, 541.98 and 261.19 is: 360.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.41 : 541.98 = 261.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.41/541.98 = 261.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.41x = 541.98 × 261.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.41x = 141,559.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,559.76/392.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.74

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