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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.78, 604.19 and 263.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.78, 604.19 and 263.13 is: 363.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.78 : 604.19 = 263.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.78/604.19 = 263.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.78x = 604.19 × 263.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.78x = 158,980.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,980.51/437.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.15

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