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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.27, 457.64 and 261.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.27, 457.64 and 261.79 is: 361.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.27 : 457.64 = 261.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.27/457.64 = 261.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.27x = 457.64 × 261.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.27x = 119,805.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,805.58/331.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.66

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