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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.64, 653.61 and 277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.64, 653.61 and 277.26 is: 382.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.64 : 653.61 = 277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.64/653.61 = 277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.64x = 653.61 × 277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.64x = 181,219.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,219.91/473.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.61

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