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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.42, 653.35 and 276.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.42, 653.35 and 276.93 is: 382.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.42 : 653.35 = 276.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.42/653.35 = 276.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.42x = 653.35 × 276.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.42x = 180,932.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,932.22/473.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.18

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