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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.20, 655.26 and 263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.20, 655.26 and 263.32 is: 394.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.20 : 655.26 = 263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.20/655.26 = 263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.20x = 655.26 × 263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.20x = 172,543.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,543.06/437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.65

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