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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.76, 651.02 and 261.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.76, 651.02 and 261.93 is: 361.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.76 : 651.02 = 261.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.76/651.02 = 261.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.76x = 651.02 × 261.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.76x = 170,520.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,520.61/471.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.45

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