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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.72, 700.35 and 250.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.72, 700.35 and 250.23 is: 374.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.72 : 700.35 = 250.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.72/700.35 = 250.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.72x = 700.35 × 250.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.72x = 175,248.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,248.58/467.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.69

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