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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.44, 653.29 and 263.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.44, 653.29 and 263.55 is: 363.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.44 : 653.29 = 263.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.44/653.29 = 263.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.44x = 653.29 × 263.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.44x = 172,174.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,174.58/473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.67

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