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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.71, 653.74 and 277.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.71, 653.74 and 277.33 is: 382.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.71 : 653.74 = 277.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.71/653.74 = 277.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.71x = 653.74 × 277.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.71x = 181,300.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,300.33/473.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.73

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