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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.51, 631.29 and 261.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.51, 631.29 and 261.01 is: 360.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.51 : 631.29 = 261.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.51/631.29 = 261.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.51x = 631.29 × 261.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.51x = 164,773.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,773.00/457.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.15

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