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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.22, 653.01 and 276.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.22, 653.01 and 276.71 is: 381.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.22 : 653.01 = 276.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.22/653.01 = 276.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.22x = 653.01 × 276.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.22x = 180,691.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,691.13/473.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.83

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