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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.22, 650.28 and 261.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.22, 650.28 and 261.39 is: 360.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.22 : 650.28 = 261.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.22/650.28 = 261.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.22x = 650.28 × 261.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.22x = 169,980.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,980.11/471.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.73

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