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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.07, 686.87 and 366.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.07, 686.87 and 366.71 is: 551.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.07 : 686.87 = 366.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.07/686.87 = 366.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.07x = 686.87 × 366.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.07x = 251,882.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,882.10/457.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.08

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