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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.92, 542.04 and 261.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.92, 542.04 and 261.76 is: 361.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.92 : 542.04 = 261.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.92/542.04 = 261.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.92x = 542.04 × 261.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.92x = 141,884.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,884.39/392.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.10

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