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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.82, 700.89 and 251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.82, 700.89 and 251.34 is: 376.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.82 : 700.89 = 251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.82/700.89 = 251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.82x = 700.89 × 251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.82x = 176,161.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,161.69/467.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.56

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