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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.14, 707.38 and 266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.14, 707.38 and 266.11 is: 399.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.14 : 707.38 = 266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.14/707.38 = 266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.14x = 707.38 × 266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.14x = 188,240.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,240.89/471.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.54

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