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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.05, 603.12 and 262.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.05, 603.12 and 262.45 is: 362.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.05 : 603.12 = 262.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.05/603.12 = 262.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.05x = 603.12 × 262.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.05x = 158,288.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,288.84/437.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.18

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