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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.58, 653.57 and 277.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.58, 653.57 and 277.21 is: 382.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.58 : 653.57 = 277.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.58/653.57 = 277.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.58x = 653.57 × 277.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.58x = 181,171.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,171.49/473.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.56

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