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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.30, 709.91 and 267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.30, 709.91 and 267.22 is: 400.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.30 : 709.91 = 267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.30/709.91 = 267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.30x = 709.91 × 267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.30x = 189,702.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,702.15/473.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.81

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