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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.56, 708.24 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.56, 708.24 and 266.88 is: 399.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.56 : 708.24 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.56/708.24 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.56x = 708.24 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.56x = 189,015.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,015.09/472.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.98

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