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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.88, 604.26 and 263.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.88, 604.26 and 263.10 is: 363.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.88 : 604.26 = 263.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.88/604.26 = 263.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.88x = 604.26 × 263.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.88x = 158,980.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,980.81/437.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.07

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