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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.28, 552.96 and 261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.28, 552.96 and 261.24 is: 359.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.28 : 552.96 = 261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.28/552.96 = 261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.28x = 552.96 × 261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.28x = 144,455.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,455.27/401.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.99

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