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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.58, 541.35 and 261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.58, 541.35 and 261.36 is: 360.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.58 : 541.35 = 261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.58/541.35 = 261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.58x = 541.35 × 261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.58x = 141,487.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,487.24/392.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.40

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