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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.55, 653.49 and 277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.55, 653.49 and 277.08 is: 382.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.55 : 653.49 = 277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.55/653.49 = 277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.55x = 653.49 × 277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.55x = 181,069.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,069.01/473.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.37

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