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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.31, 653.19 and 263.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.31, 653.19 and 263.49 is: 363.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.31 : 653.19 = 263.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.31/653.19 = 263.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.31x = 653.19 × 263.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.31x = 172,109.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,109.03/473.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.63

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