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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.37, 688.10 and 253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.37, 688.10 and 253.04 is: 379.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.37 : 688.10 = 253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.37/688.10 = 253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.37x = 688.10 × 253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.37x = 174,112.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,112.12/458.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.85

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