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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.56, 653.82 and 363.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.56, 653.82 and 363.61 is: 502.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.56 : 653.82 = 363.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.56/653.82 = 363.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.56x = 653.82 × 363.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.56x = 237,732.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,732.22/473.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.02

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