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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.57, 653.56 and 263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.57, 653.56 and 263.76 is: 364.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.57 : 653.56 = 263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.57/653.56 = 263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.57x = 653.56 × 263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.57x = 172,382.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,382.99/473.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.01

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