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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.02, 685.65 and 240.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.02, 685.65 and 240.54 is: 360.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.02 : 685.65 = 240.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.02/685.65 = 240.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.02x = 685.65 × 240.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.02x = 164,926.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,926.25/457.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.87

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