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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.79, 653.81 and 263.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.79, 653.81 and 263.95 is: 364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.79 : 653.81 = 263.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.79/653.81 = 263.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.79x = 653.81 × 263.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.79x = 172,573.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,573.92/473.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.24

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