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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.01, 709.29 and 253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.01, 709.29 and 253.60 is: 380.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.01 : 709.29 = 253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.01/709.29 = 253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.01x = 709.29 × 253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.01x = 179,874.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,874.17/473.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.28

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