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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.18, 655.08 and 263.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.18, 655.08 and 263.42 is: 394.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.18 : 655.08 = 263.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.18/655.08 = 263.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.18x = 655.08 × 263.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.18x = 172,561.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,561.17/437.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.71

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