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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.83, 687.24 and 252.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.83, 687.24 and 252.50 is: 379.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.83 : 687.24 = 252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.83/687.24 = 252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.83x = 687.24 × 252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.83x = 173,524.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,524.66/457.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.02

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