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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.37, 648.96 and 273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.37, 648.96 and 273.84 is: 377.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.37 : 648.96 = 273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.37/648.96 = 273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.37x = 648.96 × 273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.37x = 177,711.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,711.21/470.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.81

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