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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.01, 708.00 and 253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.01, 708.00 and 253.08 is: 378.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.01 : 708.00 = 253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.01/708.00 = 253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.01x = 708.00 × 253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.01x = 179,182.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,182.03/473.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.81

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