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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.71, 653.75 and 263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.71, 653.75 and 263.93 is: 364.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.71 : 653.75 = 263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.71/653.75 = 263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.71x = 653.75 × 263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.71x = 172,539.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,539.65/473.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.23

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