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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.98, 701.97 and 251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.98, 701.97 and 251.26 is: 376.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.98 : 701.97 = 251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.98/701.97 = 251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.98x = 701.97 × 251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.98x = 176,376.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,376.98/467.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.89

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