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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.56, 701.06 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.56, 701.06 and 250.29 is: 376.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.56 : 701.06 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.56/701.06 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.56x = 701.06 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.56x = 175,467.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,467.06/466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.09

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