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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.72, 653.72 and 263.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.72, 653.72 and 263.91 is: 364.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.72 : 653.72 = 263.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.72/653.72 = 263.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.72x = 653.72 × 263.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.72x = 172,521.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,521.93/473.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.19

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