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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.17, 652.96 and 263.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.17, 652.96 and 263.33 is: 363.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.17 : 652.96 = 263.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.17/652.96 = 263.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.17x = 652.96 × 263.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.17x = 171,943.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,943.96/473.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.39

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