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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.09, 652.35 and 373.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.09, 652.35 and 373.33 is: 514.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.09 : 652.35 = 373.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.09/652.35 = 373.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.09x = 652.35 × 373.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.09x = 243,540.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,540.19/473.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.79

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