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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.13, 687.20 and 366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.13, 687.20 and 366.40 is: 549.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.13 : 687.20 = 366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.13/687.20 = 366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.13x = 687.20 × 366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.13x = 251,790.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,790.08/458.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.60

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