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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.32, 687.90 and 367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.32, 687.90 and 367.52 is: 550.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.32 : 687.90 = 367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.32/687.90 = 367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.32x = 687.90 × 367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.32x = 252,817.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,817.01/459.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.42

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