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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.74, 617.87 and 261.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.74, 617.87 and 261.23 is: 360.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.74 : 617.87 = 261.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.74/617.87 = 261.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.74x = 617.87 × 261.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.74x = 161,408.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,408.38/447.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.50

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