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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.55, 653.34 and 276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.55, 653.34 and 276.96 is: 382.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.55 : 653.34 = 276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.55/653.34 = 276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.55x = 653.34 × 276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.55x = 180,949.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,949.05/473.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.11

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