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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.65, 708.96 and 253.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.65, 708.96 and 253.73 is: 379.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.65 : 708.96 = 253.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.65/708.96 = 253.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.65x = 708.96 × 253.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.65x = 179,879.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,879.92/473.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.78

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