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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.52, 685.20 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.52, 685.20 and 361.04 is: 540.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.52 : 685.20 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.52/685.20 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.52x = 685.20 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.52x = 247,384.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,384.61/457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.71

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