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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.99, 542.03 and 262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.99, 542.03 and 262.04 is: 361.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.99 : 542.03 = 262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.99/542.03 = 262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.99x = 542.03 × 262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.99x = 142,029.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,029.52/392.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.41

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