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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.77, 542.06 and 262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.77, 542.06 and 262 is: 361.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.77 : 542.06 = 262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.77/542.06 = 262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.77x = 542.06 × 262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.77x = 142,019.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,019.72/392.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.58

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