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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.70, 604.21 and 263.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.70, 604.21 and 263.06 is: 363.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.70 : 604.21 = 263.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.70/604.21 = 263.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.70x = 604.21 × 263.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.70x = 158,943.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,943.48/437.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.13

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