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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.97, 632.03 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.97, 632.03 and 261.50 is: 360.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.97 : 632.03 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.97/632.03 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.97x = 632.03 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.97x = 165,271.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,271.38/457.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.88

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