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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.91, 554.26 and 261.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.91, 554.26 and 261.87 is: 361.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.91 : 554.26 = 261.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.91/554.26 = 261.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.91x = 554.26 × 261.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.91x = 145,144.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,144.07/401.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.14

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