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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.07, 700.08 and 261.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.07, 700.08 and 261.73 is: 392.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.07 : 700.08 = 261.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.07/700.08 = 261.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.07x = 700.08 × 261.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.07x = 183,231.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,231.94/467.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.30

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