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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.26, 701.02 and 261.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.26, 701.02 and 261.98 is: 393.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.26 : 701.02 = 261.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.26/701.02 = 261.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.26x = 701.02 × 261.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.26x = 183,652.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,652.67/467.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.04

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