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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.12, 553.56 and 261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.12, 553.56 and 261.32 is: 360.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.12 : 553.56 = 261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.12/553.56 = 261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.12x = 553.56 × 261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.12x = 144,656.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,656.30/401.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.63

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