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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.63, 653.56 and 263.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.63, 653.56 and 263.79 is: 364.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.63 : 653.56 = 263.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.63/653.56 = 263.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.63x = 653.56 × 263.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.63x = 172,401.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,401.93/473.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.01

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