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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.67, 701.46 and 261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.67, 701.46 and 261.60 is: 392.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.67 : 701.46 = 261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.67/701.46 = 261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.67x = 701.46 × 261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.67x = 183,499.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,499.31/467.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.37

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