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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.52, 701.24 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.52, 701.24 and 262.08 is: 393.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.52 : 701.24 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.52/701.24 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.52x = 701.24 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.52x = 183,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,780.98/467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.10

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