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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.77, 541.78 and 259.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.77, 541.78 and 259.99 is: 358.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.77 : 541.78 = 259.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.77/541.78 = 259.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.77x = 541.78 × 259.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.77x = 140,857.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,857.38/392.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.63

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