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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.08, 553.27 and 261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.08, 553.27 and 261.02 is: 360.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.08 : 553.27 = 261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.08/553.27 = 261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.08x = 553.27 × 261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.08x = 144,414.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,414.54/401.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.06

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