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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.55, 631.42 and 261.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.55, 631.42 and 261.06 is: 360.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.55 : 631.42 = 261.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.55/631.42 = 261.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.55x = 631.42 × 261.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.55x = 164,837.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,837.20/457.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.26

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