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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.24, 617.23 and 260.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.24, 617.23 and 260.66 is: 359.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.24 : 617.23 = 260.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.24/617.23 = 260.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.24x = 617.23 × 260.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.24x = 160,888.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,888.06/447.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.73

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