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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.14, 708.35 and 266.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.14, 708.35 and 266.85 is: 400.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.14 : 708.35 = 266.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.14/708.35 = 266.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.14x = 708.35 × 266.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.14x = 189,023.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,023.20/472.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.35

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