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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.24, 701.04 and 250.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.24, 701.04 and 250.76 is: 376.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.24 : 701.04 = 250.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.24/701.04 = 250.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.24x = 701.04 × 250.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.24x = 175,792.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,792.79/467.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.24

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