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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.18, 636.39 and 261.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.18, 636.39 and 261.99 is: 361.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.18 : 636.39 = 261.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.18/636.39 = 261.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.18x = 636.39 × 261.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.18x = 166,727.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,727.82/461.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.53

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