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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.61, 617.71 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.61, 617.71 and 261.16 is: 360.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.61 : 617.71 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.61/617.71 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.61x = 617.71 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.61x = 161,321.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,321.14/447.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.41

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