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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.79, 653.70 and 277.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.79, 653.70 and 277.35 is: 382.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.79 : 653.70 = 277.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.79/653.70 = 277.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.79x = 653.70 × 277.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.79x = 181,303.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,303.70/473.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.67

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