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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.27, 653.22 and 276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.27, 653.22 and 276.80 is: 382.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.27 : 653.22 = 276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.27/653.22 = 276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.27x = 653.22 × 276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.27x = 180,808.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,808.03/473.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.04

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