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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.16, 553.22 and 261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.16, 553.22 and 261.13 is: 360.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.16 : 553.22 = 261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.16/553.22 = 261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.16x = 553.22 × 261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.16x = 144,462.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,462.34/401.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.11

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