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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458, 632.12 and 261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458, 632.12 and 261.52 is: 360.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458 : 632.12 = 261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458/632.12 = 261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458x = 632.12 × 261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458x = 165,312.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,312.02/458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.94

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