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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.05, 652.81 and 276.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.05, 652.81 and 276.53 is: 381.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.05 : 652.81 = 276.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.05/652.81 = 276.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.05x = 652.81 × 276.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.05x = 180,518.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,518.29/473.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.61

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