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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.61, 686.25 and 360.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.61, 686.25 and 360.31 is: 540.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.61 : 686.25 = 360.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.61/686.25 = 360.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.61x = 686.25 × 360.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.61x = 247,261.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,261.02/457.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.33

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