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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.29, 603.41 and 262.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.29, 603.41 and 262.63 is: 362.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.29 : 603.41 = 262.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.29/603.41 = 262.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.29x = 603.41 × 262.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.29x = 158,473.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,473.57/437.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.40

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