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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.62, 653.43 and 277.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.62, 653.43 and 277.09 is: 382.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.62 : 653.43 = 277.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.62/653.43 = 277.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.62x = 653.43 × 277.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.62x = 181,058.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,058.92/473.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.29

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