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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.10, 701.73 and 337.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.10, 701.73 and 337.86 is: 507.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.10 : 701.73 = 337.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.10/701.73 = 337.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.10x = 701.73 × 337.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.10x = 237,086.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,086.50/467.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.57

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