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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.61, 712.25 and 266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.61, 712.25 and 266.16 is: 399.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.61 : 712.25 = 266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.61/712.25 = 266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.61x = 712.25 × 266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.61x = 189,572.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,572.46/474.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.43

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