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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.32, 603.38 and 262.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.32, 603.38 and 262.54 is: 362.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.32 : 603.38 = 262.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.32/603.38 = 262.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.32x = 603.38 × 262.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.32x = 158,411.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,411.39/437.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.23

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