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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.75, 653.73 and 263.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.75, 653.73 and 263.89 is: 364.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.75 : 653.73 = 263.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.75/653.73 = 263.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.75x = 653.73 × 263.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.75x = 172,511.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,511.18/473.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.14

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