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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.84, 654.08 and 277.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.84, 654.08 and 277.52 is: 383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.84 : 654.08 = 277.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.84/654.08 = 277.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.84x = 654.08 × 277.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.84x = 181,520.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,520.28/473.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.08

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