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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.74, 686.84 and 241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.74, 686.84 and 241.34 is: 362.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.74 : 686.84 = 241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.74/686.84 = 241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.74x = 686.84 × 241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.74x = 165,757.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,757.32/457.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.12

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