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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.55, 708.78 and 253.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.55, 708.78 and 253.62 is: 379.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.55 : 708.78 = 253.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.55/708.78 = 253.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.55x = 708.78 × 253.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.55x = 179,761.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,761.73/473.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.61

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