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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.25, 603.41 and 262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.25, 603.41 and 262.56 is: 362.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.25 : 603.41 = 262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.25/603.41 = 262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.25x = 603.41 × 262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.25x = 158,431.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,431.33/437.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.34

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