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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.14, 684.63 and 240.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.14, 684.63 and 240.60 is: 360.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.14 : 684.63 = 240.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.14/684.63 = 240.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.14x = 684.63 × 240.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.14x = 164,721.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,721.98/457.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.33

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