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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.37, 649.15 and 273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.37, 649.15 and 273.84 is: 377.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.37 : 649.15 = 273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.37/649.15 = 273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.37x = 649.15 × 273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.37x = 177,763.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,763.24/470.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.92

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