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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.29, 650.31 and 261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.29, 650.31 and 261.44 is: 360.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.29 : 650.31 = 261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.29/650.31 = 261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.29x = 650.31 × 261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.29x = 170,017.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,017.05/471.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.75

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