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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.12, 652.95 and 263.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.12, 652.95 and 263.35 is: 363.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.12 : 652.95 = 263.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.12/652.95 = 263.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.12x = 652.95 × 263.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.12x = 171,952.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,952.98/473.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.44

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