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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.52, 631.38 and 261.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.52, 631.38 and 261.05 is: 360.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.52 : 631.38 = 261.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.52/631.38 = 261.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.52x = 631.38 × 261.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.52x = 164,821.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,821.75/457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.25

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