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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.93, 618.21 and 261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.93, 618.21 and 261.52 is: 360.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.93 : 618.21 = 261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.93/618.21 = 261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.93x = 618.21 × 261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.93x = 161,672.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,672.73/447.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.93

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