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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.30, 652.44 and 373.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.30, 652.44 and 373.54 is: 514.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.30 : 652.44 = 373.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.30/652.44 = 373.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.30x = 652.44 × 373.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.30x = 243,710.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,710.57/473.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.92

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