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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.38, 700.38 and 262.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.38, 700.38 and 262.01 is: 392.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.38 : 700.38 = 262.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.38/700.38 = 262.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.38x = 700.38 × 262.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.38x = 183,504.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,504.71/467.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.63

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