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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.53, 653.33 and 276.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.53, 653.33 and 276.97 is: 382.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.53 : 653.33 = 276.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.53/653.33 = 276.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.53x = 653.33 × 276.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.53x = 180,953.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,953.06/473.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.13

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