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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.62, 709.43 and 267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.62, 709.43 and 267.39 is: 401.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.62 : 709.43 = 267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.62/709.43 = 267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.62x = 709.43 × 267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.62x = 189,693.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,693.15/472.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.37

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