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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.73, 604.13 and 263.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.73, 604.13 and 263.09 is: 363.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.73 : 604.13 = 263.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.73/604.13 = 263.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.73x = 604.13 × 263.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.73x = 158,936.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,936.23/437.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.09

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