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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.23, 653.03 and 263.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.23, 653.03 and 263.39 is: 363.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.23 : 653.03 = 263.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.23/653.03 = 263.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.23x = 653.03 × 263.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.23x = 171,997.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,997.98/473.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.45

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