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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.10, 650.08 and 261.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.10, 650.08 and 261.25 is: 360.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.10 : 650.08 = 261.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.10/650.08 = 261.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.10x = 650.08 × 261.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.10x = 169,833.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,833.40/471.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.50

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