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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.64, 653.59 and 263.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.64, 653.59 and 263.80 is: 364.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.64 : 653.59 = 263.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.64/653.59 = 263.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.64x = 653.59 × 263.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.64x = 172,417.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,417.04/473.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.03

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