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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.84, 701.28 and 262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.84, 701.28 and 262.50 is: 393.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.84 : 701.28 = 262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.84/701.28 = 262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.84x = 701.28 × 262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.84x = 184,086
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,086/467.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.48

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