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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.73, 617.82 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.73, 617.82 and 261.16 is: 360.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.73 : 617.82 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.73/617.82 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.73x = 617.82 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.73x = 161,349.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,349.87/447.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.37

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