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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.01, 687.02 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.01, 687.02 and 265.50 is: 398.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.01 : 687.02 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.01/687.02 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.01x = 687.02 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.01x = 182,402.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,402.48/458.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.25

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