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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.02, 685.53 and 251.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.02, 685.53 and 251.55 is: 377.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.02 : 685.53 = 251.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.02/685.53 = 251.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.02x = 685.53 × 251.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.02x = 172,445.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,445.07/457.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.33

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