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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.82, 541.89 and 260.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.82, 541.89 and 260.28 is: 359.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.82 : 541.89 = 260.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.82/541.89 = 260.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.82x = 541.89 × 260.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.82x = 141,043.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,043.13/392.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.05

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