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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.93, 708.24 and 266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.93, 708.24 and 266.67 is: 400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.93 : 708.24 = 266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.93/708.24 = 266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.93x = 708.24 × 266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.93x = 188,866.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,866.36/471.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.20

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