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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.03, 636.20 and 261.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.03, 636.20 and 261.86 is: 361.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.03 : 636.20 = 261.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.03/636.20 = 261.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.03x = 636.20 × 261.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.03x = 166,595.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,595.33/461.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.35

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