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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.34, 653.23 and 276.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.34, 653.23 and 276.89 is: 382.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.34 : 653.23 = 276.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.34/653.23 = 276.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.34x = 653.23 × 276.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.34x = 180,872.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,872.85/473.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.12

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