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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.34, 632.55 and 261.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.34, 632.55 and 261.87 is: 361.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.34 : 632.55 = 261.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.34/632.55 = 261.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.34x = 632.55 × 261.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.34x = 165,645.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,645.87/458.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.40

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