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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.50, 603.82 and 262.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.50, 603.82 and 262.85 is: 362.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.50 : 603.82 = 262.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.50/603.82 = 262.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.50x = 603.82 × 262.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.50x = 158,711.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,711.40/437.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.77

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