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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.66, 653.68 and 263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.66, 653.68 and 263.88 is: 364.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.66 : 653.68 = 263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.66/653.68 = 263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.66x = 653.68 × 263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.66x = 172,493.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,493.41/473.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.17

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