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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.29, 653.11 and 274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.29, 653.11 and 274.08 is: 378.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.29 : 653.11 = 274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.29/653.11 = 274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.29x = 653.11 × 274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.29x = 179,007.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,007.18/473.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.22

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