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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.12, 700.20 and 261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.12, 700.20 and 261.44 is: 391.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.12 : 700.20 = 261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.12/700.20 = 261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.12x = 700.20 × 261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.12x = 183,060.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,060.29/467.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.89

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