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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.72, 653.82 and 277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.72, 653.82 and 277.28 is: 382.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.72 : 653.82 = 277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.72/653.82 = 277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.72x = 653.82 × 277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.72x = 181,291.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,291.21/473.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.70

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