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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.82, 653.97 and 277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.82, 653.97 and 277.36 is: 382.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.82 : 653.97 = 277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.82/653.97 = 277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.82x = 653.97 × 277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.82x = 181,384.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,384.52/473.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.82

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