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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.52, 701.58 and 251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.52, 701.58 and 251.24 is: 377.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.52 : 701.58 = 251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.52/701.58 = 251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.52x = 701.58 × 251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.52x = 176,264.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,264.96/467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.02

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