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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.10, 687.24 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.10, 687.24 and 265.50 is: 398.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.10 : 687.24 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.10/687.24 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.10x = 687.24 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.10x = 182,462.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,462.22/458.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.30

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