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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.92, 707.90 and 266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.92, 707.90 and 266.67 is: 400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.92 : 707.90 = 266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.92/707.90 = 266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.92x = 707.90 × 266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.92x = 188,774.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,774.36/471.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.02

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