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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.92, 700.38 and 261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.92, 700.38 and 261.68 is: 392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.92 : 700.38 = 261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.92/700.38 = 261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.92x = 700.38 × 261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.92x = 183,275.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,275.44/466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.52

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