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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.56, 617.49 and 261.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.56, 617.49 and 261.01 is: 360.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.56 : 617.49 = 261.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.56/617.49 = 261.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.56x = 617.49 × 261.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.56x = 161,171.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,171.06/447.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.11

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