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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.85, 541.28 and 261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.85, 541.28 and 261.63 is: 360.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.85 : 541.28 = 261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.85/541.28 = 261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.85x = 541.28 × 261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.85x = 141,613.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,613.78/392.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.48

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