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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.34, 631.18 and 260.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.34, 631.18 and 260.88 is: 360.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.34 : 631.18 = 260.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.34/631.18 = 260.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.34x = 631.18 × 260.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.34x = 164,657.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,657.78/457.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.04

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