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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.32, 710.08 and 184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.32, 710.08 and 184.76 is: 277.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.32 : 710.08 = 184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.32/710.08 = 184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.32x = 710.08 × 184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.32x = 131,194.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,194.38/473.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.18

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