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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.06, 654.89 and 263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.06, 654.89 and 263.32 is: 394.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.06 : 654.89 = 263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.06/654.89 = 263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.06x = 654.89 × 263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.06x = 172,442.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,442.68/437.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.55

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