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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.26, 653.13 and 274.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.26, 653.13 and 274.13 is: 378.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.26 : 653.13 = 274.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.26/653.13 = 274.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.26x = 653.13 × 274.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.26x = 179,042.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,042.53/473.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.32

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