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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.14, 553.41 and 261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.14, 553.41 and 261.22 is: 360.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.14 : 553.41 = 261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.14/553.41 = 261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.14x = 553.41 × 261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.14x = 144,561.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,561.76/401.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.38

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