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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.07, 553.57 and 261.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.07, 553.57 and 261.53 is: 360.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.07 : 553.57 = 261.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.07/553.57 = 261.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.07x = 553.57 × 261.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.07x = 144,775.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,775.16/401.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.97

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