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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.32, 653.11 and 276.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.32, 653.11 and 276.81 is: 381.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.32 : 653.11 = 276.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.32/653.11 = 276.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.32x = 653.11 × 276.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.32x = 180,787.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,787.38/473.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.96

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