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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.54, 603.86 and 262.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.54, 603.86 and 262.91 is: 362.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.54 : 603.86 = 262.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.54/603.86 = 262.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.54x = 603.86 × 262.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.54x = 158,761.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,761.03/437.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.85

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