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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.11, 542.25 and 260.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.11, 542.25 and 260.33 is: 359.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.11 : 542.25 = 260.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.11/542.25 = 260.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.11x = 542.25 × 260.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.11x = 141,161.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,161.23/393.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.09

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