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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.02, 684.72 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.02, 684.72 and 240.12 is: 359.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.02 : 684.72 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.02/684.72 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.02x = 684.72 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.02x = 164,414.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,414.97/457.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.75

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