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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.11, 654.50 and 263.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.11, 654.50 and 263.53 is: 394.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.11 : 654.50 = 263.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.11/654.50 = 263.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.11x = 654.50 × 263.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.11x = 172,475.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,475.79/437.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.59

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