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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.45, 541.69 and 261.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.45, 541.69 and 261.83 is: 361.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.45 : 541.69 = 261.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.45/541.69 = 261.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.45x = 541.69 × 261.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.45x = 141,831.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,831.39/392.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.40

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