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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.13, 652.85 and 263.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.13, 652.85 and 263.31 is: 363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.13 : 652.85 = 263.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.13/652.85 = 263.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.13x = 652.85 × 263.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.13x = 171,898.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,898.67/473.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.32

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