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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.67, 603.90 and 263.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.67, 603.90 and 263.07 is: 362.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.67 : 603.90 = 263.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.67/603.90 = 263.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.67x = 603.90 × 263.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.67x = 158,867.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,867.97/437.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.99

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