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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.08, 701.22 and 261.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.08, 701.22 and 261.73 is: 392.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.08 : 701.22 = 261.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.08/701.22 = 261.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.08x = 701.22 × 261.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.08x = 183,530.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,530.31/467.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.93

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