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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.80, 604.22 and 263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.80, 604.22 and 263.24 is: 363.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.80 : 604.22 = 263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.80/604.22 = 263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.80x = 604.22 × 263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.80x = 159,054.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,054.87/437.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.30

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