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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.69, 650.96 and 261.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.69, 650.96 and 261.87 is: 361.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.69 : 650.96 = 261.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.69/650.96 = 261.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.69x = 650.96 × 261.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.69x = 170,465.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,465.59/471.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.39

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