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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.37, 653.28 and 263.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.37, 653.28 and 263.55 is: 363.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.37 : 653.28 = 263.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.37/653.28 = 263.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.37x = 653.28 × 263.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.37x = 172,172.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,172.54/473.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.72

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