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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.11, 655.70 and 263.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.11, 655.70 and 263.97 is: 395.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.11 : 655.70 = 263.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.11/655.70 = 263.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.11x = 655.70 × 263.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.11x = 173,083.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,083.81/437.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.98

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