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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.64, 604 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.64, 604 and 263.08 is: 363.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.64 : 604 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.64/604 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.64x = 604 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.64x = 158,900.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,900.32/437.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.08

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