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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.56, 699.36 and 250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.56, 699.36 and 250.40 is: 375.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.56 : 699.36 = 250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.56/699.36 = 250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.56x = 699.36 × 250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.56x = 175,119.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,119.74/466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.34

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