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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.05, 652.85 and 263.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.05, 652.85 and 263.30 is: 363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.05 : 652.85 = 263.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.05/652.85 = 263.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.05x = 652.85 × 263.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.05x = 171,895.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,895.41/473.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.38

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