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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.58, 709.71 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.58, 709.71 and 267.96 is: 401.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.58 : 709.71 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.58/709.71 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.58x = 709.71 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.58x = 190,173.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,173.89/473.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.57

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