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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.21, 710.40 and 268.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.21, 710.40 and 268.15 is: 401.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.21 : 710.40 = 268.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.21/710.40 = 268.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.21x = 710.40 × 268.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.21x = 190,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,493.76/474.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.71

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