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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.36, 650.50 and 261.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.36, 650.50 and 261.58 is: 360.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.36 : 650.50 = 261.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.36/650.50 = 261.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.36x = 650.50 × 261.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.36x = 170,157.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,157.79/471.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.99

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