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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.20, 656.08 and 263.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.20, 656.08 and 263.84 is: 395.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.20 : 656.08 = 263.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.20/656.08 = 263.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.20x = 656.08 × 263.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.20x = 173,100.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,100.15/437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.93

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