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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.37, 685.75 and 252.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.37, 685.75 and 252.03 is: 377.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.37 : 685.75 = 252.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.37/685.75 = 252.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.37x = 685.75 × 252.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.37x = 172,829.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,829.57/457.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.88

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