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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.35, 686.03 and 241.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.35, 686.03 and 241.35 is: 362.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.35 : 686.03 = 241.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.35/686.03 = 241.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.35x = 686.03 × 241.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.35x = 165,573.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,573.34/457.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.03

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