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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.83, 617.95 and 261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.83, 617.95 and 261.36 is: 360.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.83 : 617.95 = 261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.83/617.95 = 261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.83x = 617.95 × 261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.83x = 161,506.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,506.11/447.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.65

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