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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.94, 604.53 and 263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.94, 604.53 and 263.25 is: 363.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.94 : 604.53 = 263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.94/604.53 = 263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.94x = 604.53 × 263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.94x = 159,142.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,142.52/437.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.39

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