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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.71, 653.10 and 363.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.71, 653.10 and 363.01 is: 500.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.71 : 653.10 = 363.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.71/653.10 = 363.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.71x = 653.10 × 363.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.71x = 237,081.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,081.83/473.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.48

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