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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.72, 653.38 and 363.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.72, 653.38 and 363.00 is: 500.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.72 : 653.38 = 363.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.72/653.38 = 363.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.72x = 653.38 × 363.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.72x = 237,176.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,176.85/473.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.67

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