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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.76, 604.14 and 263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.76, 604.14 and 263.12 is: 363.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.76 : 604.14 = 263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.76/604.14 = 263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.76x = 604.14 × 263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.76x = 158,961.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,961.32/437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.12

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