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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.36, 686.04 and 241.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.36, 686.04 and 241.36 is: 362.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.36 : 686.04 = 241.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.36/686.04 = 241.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.36x = 686.04 × 241.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.36x = 165,582.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,582.61/457.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.04

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