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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.14, 650.10 and 261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.14, 650.10 and 261.30 is: 360.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.14 : 650.10 = 261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.14/650.10 = 261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.14x = 650.10 × 261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.14x = 169,871.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,871.13/471.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.55

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