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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.52, 603.84 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.52, 603.84 and 263.04 is: 363.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.52 : 603.84 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.52/603.84 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.52x = 603.84 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.52x = 158,834.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,834.07/437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.03

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