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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458, 632.03 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458, 632.03 and 261.50 is: 360.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458 : 632.03 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458/632.03 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458x = 632.03 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458x = 165,275.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,275.85/458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.86

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