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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.78, 653.76 and 274.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.78, 653.76 and 274.57 is: 378.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.78 : 653.76 = 274.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.78/653.76 = 274.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.78x = 653.76 × 274.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.78x = 179,501.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,501.25/473.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.87

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