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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.57, 631.42 and 261.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.57, 631.42 and 261.08 is: 360.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.57 : 631.42 = 261.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.57/631.42 = 261.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.57x = 631.42 × 261.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.57x = 164,851.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,851.13/457.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.28

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