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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.33, 644.91 and 257.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.33, 644.91 and 257.50 is: 355.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.33 : 644.91 = 257.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.33/644.91 = 257.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.33x = 644.91 × 257.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.33x = 166,064.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,064.33/467.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.35

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