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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.33, 700.26 and 272.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.33, 700.26 and 272.39 is: 408.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.33 : 700.26 = 272.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.33/700.26 = 272.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.33x = 700.26 × 272.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.33x = 190,740.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,740.32/467.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.15

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