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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.24, 687.28 and 350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.24, 687.28 and 350.40 is: 524.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.24 : 687.28 = 350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.24/687.28 = 350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.24x = 687.28 × 350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.24x = 240,822.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,822.91/459.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.39

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