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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.52, 650.71 and 261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.52, 650.71 and 261.72 is: 361.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.52 : 650.71 = 261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.52/650.71 = 261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.52x = 650.71 × 261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.52x = 170,303.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,303.82/471.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.18

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