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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.97, 618.23 and 261.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.97, 618.23 and 261.55 is: 360.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.97 : 618.23 = 261.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.97/618.23 = 261.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.97x = 618.23 × 261.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.97x = 161,695.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,695.62/447.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.96

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