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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.57, 446.81 and 261.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.57, 446.81 and 261.74 is: 361.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.57 : 446.81 = 261.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.57/446.81 = 261.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.57x = 446.81 × 261.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.57x = 116,944.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,944.51/323.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.43

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