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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.01, 631.98 and 261.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.01, 631.98 and 261.51 is: 360.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.01 : 631.98 = 261.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.01/631.98 = 261.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.01x = 631.98 × 261.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.01x = 165,269.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,269.09/458.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.84

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