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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.46, 603.72 and 262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.46, 603.72 and 262.86 is: 362.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.46 : 603.72 = 262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.46/603.72 = 262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.46x = 603.72 × 262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.46x = 158,693.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,693.84/437.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.76

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