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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.33, 654.46 and 263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.33, 654.46 and 263.88 is: 394.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.33 : 654.46 = 263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.33/654.46 = 263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.33x = 654.46 × 263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.33x = 172,698.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,698.25/437.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.89

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