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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.94, 688.56 and 253.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.94, 688.56 and 253.41 is: 380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.94 : 688.56 = 253.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.94/688.56 = 253.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.94x = 688.56 × 253.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.94x = 174,487.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,487.99/458.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.20

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