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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.68, 700.38 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.68, 700.38 and 250.50 is: 375.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.68 : 700.38 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.68/700.38 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.68x = 700.38 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.68x = 175,445.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,445.19/466.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.94

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