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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.25, 687.35 and 367.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.25, 687.35 and 367.13 is: 550.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.25 : 687.35 = 367.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.25/687.35 = 367.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.25x = 687.35 × 367.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.25x = 252,341.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,341.53/458.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.66

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