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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.61, 477.95 and 261.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.61, 477.95 and 261.34 is: 392.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.61 : 477.95 = 261.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.61/477.95 = 261.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.61x = 477.95 × 261.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.61x = 124,907.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,907.45/318.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.04

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