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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.93, 653.79 and 368.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.93, 653.79 and 368.83 is: 508.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.93 : 653.79 = 368.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.93/653.79 = 368.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.93x = 653.79 × 368.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.93x = 241,132.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,132.25/473.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.80

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