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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.07, 701.26 and 261.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.07, 701.26 and 261.77 is: 393.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.07 : 701.26 = 261.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.07/701.26 = 261.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.07x = 701.26 × 261.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.07x = 183,567.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,567.52/467.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.02

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