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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.11, 652.92 and 263.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.11, 652.92 and 263.33 is: 363.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.11 : 652.92 = 263.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.11/652.92 = 263.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.11x = 652.92 × 263.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.11x = 171,933.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,933.42/473.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.41

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