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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.20, 632.32 and 261.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.20, 632.32 and 261.74 is: 361.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.20 : 632.32 = 261.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.20/632.32 = 261.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.20x = 632.32 × 261.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.20x = 165,503.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,503.44/458.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.20

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