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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.49, 603.41 and 262.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.49, 603.41 and 262.80 is: 362.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.49 : 603.41 = 262.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.49/603.41 = 262.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.49x = 603.41 × 262.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.49x = 158,574.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,574.83/437.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.47

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