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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.82, 554.01 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.82, 554.01 and 261.92 is: 361.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.82 : 554.01 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.82/554.01 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.82x = 554.01 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.82x = 145,106.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,106.70/401.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.13

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