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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.44, 700.80 and 251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.44, 700.80 and 251.08 is: 376.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.44 : 700.80 = 251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.44/700.80 = 251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.44x = 700.80 × 251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.44x = 175,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,956.86/467.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.43

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