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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.54, 617.37 and 260.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.54, 617.37 and 260.97 is: 360.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.54 : 617.37 = 260.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.54/617.37 = 260.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.54x = 617.37 × 260.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.54x = 161,115.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,115.05/447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.00

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