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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.24, 686.76 and 371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.24, 686.76 and 371.76 is: 557.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.24 : 686.76 = 371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.24/686.76 = 371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.24x = 686.76 × 371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.24x = 255,309.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,309.90/458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.15

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