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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.39, 650.55 and 261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.39, 650.55 and 261.60 is: 361.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.39 : 650.55 = 261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.39/650.55 = 261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.39x = 650.55 × 261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.39x = 170,183.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,183.88/471.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.03

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