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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.42, 707.40 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.42, 707.40 and 266.40 is: 399.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.42 : 707.40 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.42/707.40 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.42x = 707.40 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.42x = 188,451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,451.36/471.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.75

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