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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.66, 541.63 and 259.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.66, 541.63 and 259.85 is: 358.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.66 : 541.63 = 259.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.66/541.63 = 259.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.66x = 541.63 × 259.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.66x = 140,739.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,739.20/392.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.42

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