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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.17, 652.94 and 263.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.17, 652.94 and 263.35 is: 363.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.17 : 652.94 = 263.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.17/652.94 = 263.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.17x = 652.94 × 263.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.17x = 171,951.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,951.75/473.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.40

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