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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.18, 708.18 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.18, 708.18 and 267.14 is: 400.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.18 : 708.18 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.18/708.18 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.18x = 708.18 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.18x = 189,183.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,183.21/472.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.66

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