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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.24, 687.44 and 241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.24, 687.44 and 241.60 is: 362.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.24 : 687.44 = 241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.24/687.44 = 241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.24x = 687.44 × 241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.24x = 166,085.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,085.50/458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.44

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