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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.02, 618.34 and 261.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.02, 618.34 and 261.56 is: 361.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.02 : 618.34 = 261.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.02/618.34 = 261.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.02x = 618.34 × 261.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.02x = 161,733.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,733.01/448.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.00

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