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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.36, 701.03 and 251.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.36, 701.03 and 251.36 is: 377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.36 : 701.03 = 251.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.36/701.03 = 251.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.36x = 701.03 × 251.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.36x = 176,208.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,208.02/467.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.03

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