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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.22, 650.27 and 261.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.22, 650.27 and 261.41 is: 360.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.22 : 650.27 = 261.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.22/650.27 = 261.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.22x = 650.27 × 261.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.22x = 169,982.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,982.52/471.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.73

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