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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.46, 541.86 and 261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.46, 541.86 and 261.66 is: 361.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.46 : 541.86 = 261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.46/541.86 = 261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.46x = 541.86 × 261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.46x = 141,783.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,783.09/392.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.27

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