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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.29, 700.27 and 259.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.29, 700.27 and 259.14 is: 388.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.29 : 700.27 = 259.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.29/700.27 = 259.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.29x = 700.27 × 259.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.29x = 181,469.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,469.95/467.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.35

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