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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.54, 653.47 and 263.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.54, 653.47 and 263.71 is: 363.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.54 : 653.47 = 263.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.54/653.47 = 263.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.54x = 653.47 × 263.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.54x = 172,326.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,326.73/473.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.91

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