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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.57, 631.38 and 261.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.57, 631.38 and 261.01 is: 360.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.57 : 631.38 = 261.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.57/631.38 = 261.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.57x = 631.38 × 261.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.57x = 164,796.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,796.49/457.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.16

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