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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.12, 709.84 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.12, 709.84 and 267.96 is: 401.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.12 : 709.84 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.12/709.84 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.12x = 709.84 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.12x = 190,208.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,208.73/474.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.18

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