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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.80, 708.26 and 267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.80, 708.26 and 267.06 is: 400.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.80 : 708.26 = 267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.80/708.26 = 267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.80x = 708.26 × 267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.80x = 189,147.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,147.92/472.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.06

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