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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.72, 653.47 and 277.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.72, 653.47 and 277.09 is: 382.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.72 : 653.47 = 277.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.72/653.47 = 277.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.72x = 653.47 × 277.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.72x = 181,067.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,067.68/473.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.23

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