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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.94, 686.33 and 252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.94, 686.33 and 252.06 is: 377.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.94 : 686.33 = 252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.94/686.33 = 252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.94x = 686.33 × 252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.94x = 172,996.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,996.34/457.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.77

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