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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.20, 685.80 and 349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.20, 685.80 and 349.20 is: 523.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.20 : 685.80 = 349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.20/685.80 = 349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.20x = 685.80 × 349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.20x = 239,481.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,481.36/457.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.80

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