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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.29, 711.57 and 268.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.29, 711.57 and 268.89 is: 402.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.29 : 711.57 = 268.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.29/711.57 = 268.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.29x = 711.57 × 268.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.29x = 191,334.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,334.06/475.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.56

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