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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.24, 689.22 and 368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.24, 689.22 and 368.76 is: 553.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.24 : 689.22 = 368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.24/689.22 = 368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.24x = 689.22 × 368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.24x = 254,156.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,156.77/459.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.43

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