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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.01, 652.71 and 263.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.01, 652.71 and 263.17 is: 363.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.01 : 652.71 = 263.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.01/652.71 = 263.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.01x = 652.71 × 263.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.01x = 171,773.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,773.69/473.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.15

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