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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.33, 653.27 and 274.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.33, 653.27 and 274.21 is: 378.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.33 : 653.27 = 274.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.33/653.27 = 274.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.33x = 653.27 × 274.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.33x = 179,130.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,130.16/473.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.44

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