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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.81, 709.95 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.81, 709.95 and 267.76 is: 401.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.81 : 709.95 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.81/709.95 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.81x = 709.95 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.81x = 190,096.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,096.21/473.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.21

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