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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.16, 650.16 and 261.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.16, 650.16 and 261.33 is: 360.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.16 : 650.16 = 261.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.16/650.16 = 261.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.16x = 650.16 × 261.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.16x = 169,903.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,903.99/471.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.61

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