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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.09, 708.11 and 253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.09, 708.11 and 253.16 is: 378.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.09 : 708.11 = 253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.09/708.11 = 253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.09x = 708.11 × 253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.09x = 179,267.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,267.53/473.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.93

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