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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.80, 604.23 and 263.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.80, 604.23 and 263.18 is: 363.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.80 : 604.23 = 263.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.80/604.23 = 263.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.80x = 604.23 × 263.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.80x = 159,021.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,021.25/437.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.23

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