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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.36, 632.53 and 261.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.36, 632.53 and 261.87 is: 361.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.36 : 632.53 = 261.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.36/632.53 = 261.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.36x = 632.53 × 261.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.36x = 165,640.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,640.63/458.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.38

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