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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.07, 685.60 and 240.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.07, 685.60 and 240.19 is: 360.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.07 : 685.60 = 240.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.07/685.60 = 240.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.07x = 685.60 × 240.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.07x = 164,671.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,671.95/457.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.28

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