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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.12, 701.37 and 262.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.12, 701.37 and 262.10 is: 393.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.12 : 701.37 = 262.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.12/701.37 = 262.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.12x = 701.37 × 262.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.12x = 183,825.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,825.57/467.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.53

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