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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.40, 653.34 and 276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.40, 653.34 and 276.90 is: 382.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.40 : 653.34 = 276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.40/653.34 = 276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.40x = 653.34 × 276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.40x = 180,909.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,909.85/473.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.15

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