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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.73, 541.83 and 261.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.73, 541.83 and 261.81 is: 361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.73 : 541.83 = 261.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.73/541.83 = 261.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.73x = 541.83 × 261.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.73x = 141,856.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,856.51/392.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.21

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