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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.24, 632.36 and 261.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.24, 632.36 and 261.74 is: 361.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.24 : 632.36 = 261.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.24/632.36 = 261.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.24x = 632.36 × 261.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.24x = 165,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,516.14/458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.20

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