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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.84, 604.20 and 263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.84, 604.20 and 263.20 is: 363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.84 : 604.20 = 263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.84/604.20 = 263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.84x = 604.20 × 263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.84x = 159,025.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,025.44/437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.20

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