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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.36, 553.67 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.36, 553.67 and 261.50 is: 360.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.36 : 553.67 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.36/553.67 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.36x = 553.67 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.36x = 144,781.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,781.61/401.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.73

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