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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.58, 708.04 and 266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.58, 708.04 and 266.10 is: 399.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.58 : 708.04 = 266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.58/708.04 = 266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.58x = 708.04 × 266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.58x = 188,409.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,409.44/471.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.53

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