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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.76, 603.96 and 263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.76, 603.96 and 263.16 is: 363.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.76 : 603.96 = 263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.76/603.96 = 263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.76x = 603.96 × 263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.76x = 158,938.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,938.11/437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.07

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