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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.36, 635.25 and 261.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.36, 635.25 and 261.21 is: 360.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.36 : 635.25 = 261.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.36/635.25 = 261.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.36x = 635.25 × 261.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.36x = 165,932.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,932.71/460.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.44

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