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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.67, 617.72 and 261.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.67, 617.72 and 261.11 is: 360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.67 : 617.72 = 261.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.67/617.72 = 261.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.67x = 617.72 × 261.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.67x = 161,292.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,292.87/447.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.30

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