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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.41, 653.28 and 276.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.41, 653.28 and 276.91 is: 382.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.41 : 653.28 = 276.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.41/653.28 = 276.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.41x = 653.28 × 276.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.41x = 180,899.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,899.76/473.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.12

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