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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.67, 701.18 and 262.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.67, 701.18 and 262.11 is: 392.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.67 : 701.18 = 262.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.67/701.18 = 262.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.67x = 701.18 × 262.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.67x = 183,784.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,784.98/467.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.98

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