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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.76, 684.17 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.76, 684.17 and 261.50 is: 392.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.76 : 684.17 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.76/684.17 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.76x = 684.17 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.76x = 178,905.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,905.73/455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.54

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