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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.43, 654.96 and 263.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.43, 654.96 and 263.85 is: 395.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.43 : 654.96 = 263.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.43/654.96 = 263.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.43x = 654.96 × 263.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.43x = 172,811.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,811.20/437.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.06

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