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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.74, 650.98 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.74, 650.98 and 261.92 is: 361.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.74 : 650.98 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.74/650.98 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.74x = 650.98 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.74x = 170,505.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,505.65/471.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.44

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