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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.76, 617.99 and 261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.76, 617.99 and 261.24 is: 360.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.76 : 617.99 = 261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.76/617.99 = 261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.76x = 617.99 × 261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.76x = 161,443.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,443.71/447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.56

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