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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.02, 603.17 and 262.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.02, 603.17 and 262.38 is: 362.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.02 : 603.17 = 262.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.02/603.17 = 262.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.02x = 603.17 × 262.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.02x = 158,255.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,255.42/437.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.12

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