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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.87, 618.05 and 261.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.87, 618.05 and 261.37 is: 360.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.87 : 618.05 = 261.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.87/618.05 = 261.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.87x = 618.05 × 261.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.87x = 161,535.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,535.33/447.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.67

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