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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.38, 686.28 and 355.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.38, 686.28 and 355.55 is: 533.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.38 : 686.28 = 355.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.38/686.28 = 355.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.38x = 686.28 × 355.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.38x = 244,006.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,006.85/457.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.49

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