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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.26, 685.22 and 370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.26, 685.22 and 370.80 is: 555.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.26 : 685.22 = 370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.26/685.22 = 370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.26x = 685.22 × 370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.26x = 254,079.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,079.58/457.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.66

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