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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.06, 603.18 and 262.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.06, 603.18 and 262.51 is: 362.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.06 : 603.18 = 262.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.06/603.18 = 262.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.06x = 603.18 × 262.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.06x = 158,339.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,339.27/437.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.28

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