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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.96, 618.33 and 261.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.96, 618.33 and 261.38 is: 360.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.96 : 618.33 = 261.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.96/618.33 = 261.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.96x = 618.33 × 261.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.96x = 161,618.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,618.55/447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.79

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