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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.32, 653.13 and 276.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.32, 653.13 and 276.82 is: 381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.32 : 653.13 = 276.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.32/653.13 = 276.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.32x = 653.13 × 276.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.32x = 180,799.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,799.45/473.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.98

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