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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.88, 604.28 and 263.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.88, 604.28 and 263.22 is: 363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.88 : 604.28 = 263.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.88/604.28 = 263.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.88x = 604.28 × 263.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.88x = 159,058.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,058.58/437.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.25

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