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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.07, 652.81 and 263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.07, 652.81 and 263.24 is: 363.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.07 : 652.81 = 263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.07/652.81 = 263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.07x = 652.81 × 263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.07x = 171,845.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,845.70/473.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.26

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