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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.55, 541.79 and 260.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.55, 541.79 and 260.27 is: 359.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.55 : 541.79 = 260.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.55/541.79 = 260.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.55x = 541.79 × 260.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.55x = 141,011.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,011.68/392.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.22

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