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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.35, 707.97 and 267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.35, 707.97 and 267.06 is: 400.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.35 : 707.97 = 267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.35/707.97 = 267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.35x = 707.97 × 267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.35x = 189,070.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,070.47/472.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.28

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