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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.36, 649.05 and 273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.36, 649.05 and 273.84 is: 377.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.36 : 649.05 = 273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.36/649.05 = 273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.36x = 649.05 × 273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.36x = 177,735.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,735.85/470.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.87

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