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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.76, 653.91 and 277.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.76, 653.91 and 277.34 is: 382.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.76 : 653.91 = 277.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.76/653.91 = 277.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.76x = 653.91 × 277.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.76x = 181,351.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,351.09/473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.79

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