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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.75, 701.83 and 251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.75, 701.83 and 251.08 is: 376.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.75 : 701.83 = 251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.75/701.83 = 251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.75x = 701.83 × 251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.75x = 176,214.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,214.04/467.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.72

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