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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.78, 653.84 and 263.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.78, 653.84 and 263.95 is: 364.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.78 : 653.84 = 263.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.78/653.84 = 263.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.78x = 653.84 × 263.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.78x = 172,581.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,581.07/473.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.26

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