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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.40, 603.59 and 262.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.40, 603.59 and 262.84 is: 362.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.40 : 603.59 = 262.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.40/603.59 = 262.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.40x = 603.59 × 262.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.40x = 158,643.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,643.26/437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.70

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