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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.85, 688.92 and 367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.85, 688.92 and 367.26 is: 551.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.85 : 688.92 = 367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.85/688.92 = 367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.85x = 688.92 × 367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.85x = 253,012.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,012.76/458.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.41

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