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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.60, 700.31 and 250.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.60, 700.31 and 250.33 is: 375.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.60 : 700.31 = 250.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.60/700.31 = 250.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.60x = 700.31 × 250.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.60x = 175,308.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,308.60/466.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.71

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