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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.04, 632.08 and 261.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.04, 632.08 and 261.55 is: 360.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.04 : 632.08 = 261.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.04/632.08 = 261.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.04x = 632.08 × 261.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.04x = 165,320.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,320.52/458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.93

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