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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.84, 541.88 and 260.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.84, 541.88 and 260.07 is: 358.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.84 : 541.88 = 260.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.84/541.88 = 260.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.84x = 541.88 × 260.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.84x = 140,926.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,926.73/392.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.74

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