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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.94, 588.78 and 261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.94, 588.78 and 261.18 is: 391.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.94 : 588.78 = 261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.94/588.78 = 261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.94x = 588.78 × 261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.94x = 153,777.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,777.56/392.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.35

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