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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.39, 653.26 and 274.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.39, 653.26 and 274.19 is: 378.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.39 : 653.26 = 274.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.39/653.26 = 274.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.39x = 653.26 × 274.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.39x = 179,112.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,112.72/473.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.37

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