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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.57, 653.57 and 277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.57, 653.57 and 277.04 is: 382.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.57 : 653.57 = 277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.57/653.57 = 277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.57x = 653.57 × 277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.57x = 181,060.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,060.38/473.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.33

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