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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.41, 652.81 and 373.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.41, 652.81 and 373.66 is: 515.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.41 : 652.81 = 373.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.41/652.81 = 373.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.41x = 652.81 × 373.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.41x = 243,926.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,926.99/473.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.26

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