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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.01, 553.02 and 261.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.01, 553.02 and 261.15 is: 360.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.01 : 553.02 = 261.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.01/553.02 = 261.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.01x = 553.02 × 261.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.01x = 144,421.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,421.17/401.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.14

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