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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.22, 654.26 and 263.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.22, 654.26 and 263.27 is: 393.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.22 : 654.26 = 263.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.22/654.26 = 263.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.22x = 654.26 × 263.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.22x = 172,247.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,247.03/437.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.96

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