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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.51, 709.17 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.51, 709.17 and 267.28 is: 401.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.51 : 709.17 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.51/709.17 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.51x = 709.17 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.51x = 189,546.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,546.96/472.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.15

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