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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.65, 653.57 and 263.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.65, 653.57 and 263.81 is: 364.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.65 : 653.57 = 263.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.65/653.57 = 263.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.65x = 653.57 × 263.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.65x = 172,416.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,416.98/473.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.02

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