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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.52, 650.63 and 261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.52, 650.63 and 261.68 is: 361.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.52 : 650.63 = 261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.52/650.63 = 261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.52x = 650.63 × 261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.52x = 170,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,257.92/471.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.08

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