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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.50, 686.22 and 366.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.50, 686.22 and 366.38 is: 549.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.50 : 686.22 = 366.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.50/686.22 = 366.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.50x = 686.22 × 366.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.50x = 251,413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,413.85/457.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.54

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