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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.97, 654.12 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.97, 654.12 and 277.50 is: 382.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.97 : 654.12 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.97/654.12 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.97x = 654.12 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.97x = 181,518.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,518.30/473.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.97

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