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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.52, 653.24 and 276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.52, 653.24 and 276.96 is: 382.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.52 : 653.24 = 276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.52/653.24 = 276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.52x = 653.24 × 276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.52x = 180,921.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,921.35/473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.08

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