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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.76, 688.32 and 253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.76, 688.32 and 253.60 is: 380.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.76 : 688.32 = 253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.76/688.32 = 253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.76x = 688.32 × 253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.76x = 174,557.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,557.95/458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.50

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