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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.19, 652.99 and 263.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.19, 652.99 and 263.35 is: 363.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.19 : 652.99 = 263.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.19/652.99 = 263.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.19x = 652.99 × 263.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.19x = 171,963.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,963.60/473.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.42

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