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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.76, 631.74 and 261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.76, 631.74 and 261.24 is: 360.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.76 : 631.74 = 261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.76/631.74 = 261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.76x = 631.74 × 261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.76x = 165,035.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,035.76/457.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.53

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