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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.34, 710.22 and 267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.34, 710.22 and 267.60 is: 401.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.34 : 710.22 = 267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.34/710.22 = 267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.34x = 710.22 × 267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.34x = 190,054.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,054.87/473.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.52

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