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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.65, 554.19 and 261.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.65, 554.19 and 261.76 is: 361.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.65 : 554.19 = 261.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.65/554.19 = 261.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.65x = 554.19 × 261.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.65x = 145,064.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,064.77/401.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.17

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