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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.02, 632.09 and 261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.02, 632.09 and 261.60 is: 361.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.02 : 632.09 = 261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.02/632.09 = 261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.02x = 632.09 × 261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.02x = 165,353.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,353.03/458.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.02

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