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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.57, 650.72 and 261.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.57, 650.72 and 261.71 is: 361.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.57 : 650.72 = 261.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.57/650.72 = 261.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.57x = 650.72 × 261.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.57x = 170,295.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,295.37/471.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.12

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