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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.12, 709.04 and 267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.12, 709.04 and 267.60 is: 401.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.12 : 709.04 = 267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.12/709.04 = 267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.12x = 709.04 × 267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.12x = 189,739.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,739.10/473.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.04

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