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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.58, 617.63 and 261.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.58, 617.63 and 261.09 is: 360.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.58 : 617.63 = 261.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.58/617.63 = 261.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.58x = 617.63 × 261.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.58x = 161,256.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,256.70/447.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.28

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