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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.69, 541.95 and 261.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.69, 541.95 and 261.74 is: 361.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.69 : 541.95 = 261.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.69/541.95 = 261.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.69x = 541.95 × 261.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.69x = 141,849.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,849.99/392.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.23

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