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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.72, 631.50 and 261.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.72, 631.50 and 261.09 is: 360.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.72 : 631.50 = 261.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.72/631.50 = 261.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.72x = 631.50 × 261.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.72x = 164,878.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,878.34/457.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.22

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