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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.40, 701.28 and 250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.40, 701.28 and 250.68 is: 376.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.40 : 701.28 = 250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.40/701.28 = 250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.40x = 701.28 × 250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.40x = 175,796.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,796.87/467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.12

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