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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.92, 688.40 and 367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.92, 688.40 and 367.58 is: 550.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.92 : 688.40 = 367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.92/688.40 = 367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.92x = 688.40 × 367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.92x = 253,042.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,042.07/459.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.19

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