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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.86, 653.76 and 277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.86, 653.76 and 277.30 is: 382.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.86 : 653.76 = 277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.86/653.76 = 277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.86x = 653.76 × 277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.86x = 181,287.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,287.65/473.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.58

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