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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.08, 632.08 and 261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.08, 632.08 and 261.52 is: 360.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.08 : 632.08 = 261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.08/632.08 = 261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.08x = 632.08 × 261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.08x = 165,301.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,301.56/458.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.86

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