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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.63, 709.52 and 267.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.63, 709.52 and 267.58 is: 400.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.63 : 709.52 = 267.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.63/709.52 = 267.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.63x = 709.52 × 267.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.63x = 189,848.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,848.48/473.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.84

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