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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.20, 707.40 and 266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.20, 707.40 and 266.14 is: 398.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.20 : 707.40 = 266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.20/707.40 = 266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.20x = 707.40 × 266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.20x = 188,267.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,267.44/472.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.70

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