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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.62, 701.07 and 251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.62, 701.07 and 251.08 is: 376.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.62 : 701.07 = 251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.62/701.07 = 251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.62x = 701.07 × 251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.62x = 176,024.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,024.66/467.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.43

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