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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.98, 702.51 and 251.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.98, 702.51 and 251.98 is: 378.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.98 : 702.51 = 251.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.98/702.51 = 251.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.98x = 702.51 × 251.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.98x = 177,018.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,018.47/467.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.26

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