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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.24, 553.58 and 261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.24, 553.58 and 261.32 is: 360.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.24 : 553.58 = 261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.24/553.58 = 261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.24x = 553.58 × 261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.24x = 144,661.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,661.53/401.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.54

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