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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.09, 696.26 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.09, 696.26 and 247.50 is: 371.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.09 : 696.26 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.09/696.26 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.09x = 696.26 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.09x = 172,324.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,324.97/464.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.32

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