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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.34, 603.61 and 262.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.34, 603.61 and 262.65 is: 362.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.34 : 603.61 = 262.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.34/603.61 = 262.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.34x = 603.61 × 262.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.34x = 158,539.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,539.77/437.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.51

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