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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.52, 603.68 and 262.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.52, 603.68 and 262.96 is: 362.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.52 : 603.68 = 262.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.52/603.68 = 262.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.52x = 603.68 × 262.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.52x = 158,743.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,743.69/437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.83

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