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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.19, 652.98 and 274.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.19, 652.98 and 274.01 is: 378.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.19 : 652.98 = 274.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.19/652.98 = 274.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.19x = 652.98 × 274.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.19x = 178,920.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,920.81/473.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.12

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