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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.24, 687.60 and 350.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.24, 687.60 and 350.52 is: 524.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.24 : 687.60 = 350.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.24/687.60 = 350.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.24x = 687.60 × 350.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.24x = 241,017.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,017.55/459.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.82

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