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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.72, 653.67 and 277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.72, 653.67 and 277.16 is: 382.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.72 : 653.67 = 277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.72/653.67 = 277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.72x = 653.67 × 277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.72x = 181,167.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,167.91/473.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.44

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