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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.86, 541.40 and 259.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.86, 541.40 and 259.94 is: 358.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.86 : 541.40 = 259.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.86/541.40 = 259.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.86x = 541.40 × 259.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.86x = 140,731.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,731.52/392.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.22

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