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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.12, 710.37 and 268.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.12, 710.37 and 268.79 is: 402.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.12 : 710.37 = 268.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.12/710.37 = 268.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.12x = 710.37 × 268.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.12x = 190,936.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,936.80/474.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.72

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