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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.02, 687.03 and 372.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.02, 687.03 and 372.34 is: 558.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.02 : 687.03 = 372.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.02/687.03 = 372.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.02x = 687.03 × 372.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.02x = 255,808.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,808.75/458.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.51

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