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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.49, 653.58 and 277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.49, 653.58 and 277.16 is: 382.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.49 : 653.58 = 277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.49/653.58 = 277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.49x = 653.58 × 277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.49x = 181,142.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,142.96/473.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.57

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