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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.73, 653.70 and 263.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.73, 653.70 and 263.91 is: 364.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.73 : 653.70 = 263.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.73/653.70 = 263.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.73x = 653.70 × 263.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.73x = 172,517.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,517.97/473.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.17

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