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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.61, 617.70 and 261.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.61, 617.70 and 261.12 is: 360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.61 : 617.70 = 261.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.61/617.70 = 261.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.61x = 617.70 × 261.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.61x = 161,293.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,293.82/447.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.34

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