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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.79, 603.87 and 263.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.79, 603.87 and 263.14 is: 362.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.79 : 603.87 = 263.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.79/603.87 = 263.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.79x = 603.87 × 263.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.79x = 158,902.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,902.35/437.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.96

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