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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.36, 654.44 and 263.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.36, 654.44 and 263.39 is: 394.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.36 : 654.44 = 263.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.36/654.44 = 263.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.36x = 654.44 × 263.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.36x = 172,368.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,368.36/437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.12

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