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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.51, 700.08 and 250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.51, 700.08 and 250.24 is: 375.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.51 : 700.08 = 250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.51/700.08 = 250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.51x = 700.08 × 250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.51x = 175,188.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,188.02/466.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.53

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