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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.75, 654.28 and 368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.75, 654.28 and 368.52 is: 508.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.75 : 654.28 = 368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.75/654.28 = 368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.75x = 654.28 × 368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.75x = 241,111.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,111.89/473.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.94

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