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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.33, 652.91 and 368.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.33, 652.91 and 368.03 is: 507.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.33 : 652.91 = 368.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.33/652.91 = 368.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.33x = 652.91 × 368.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.33x = 240,285.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,285.36/473.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.65

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