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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.02, 707.76 and 267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.02, 707.76 and 267.74 is: 400.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.02 : 707.76 = 267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.02/707.76 = 267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.02x = 707.76 × 267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.02x = 189,495.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,495.66/473.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.61

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