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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.41, 553.57 and 261.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.41, 553.57 and 261.38 is: 360.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.41 : 553.57 = 261.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.41/553.57 = 261.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.41x = 553.57 × 261.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.41x = 144,692.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,692.13/401.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.46

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