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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.74, 653.76 and 263.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.74, 653.76 and 263.92 is: 364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.74 : 653.76 = 263.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.74/653.76 = 263.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.74x = 653.76 × 263.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.74x = 172,537.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,537.07/473.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.21

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