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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.96, 604.25 and 263.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.96, 604.25 and 263.27 is: 363.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.96 : 604.25 = 263.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.96/604.25 = 263.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.96x = 604.25 × 263.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.96x = 159,076.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,076.56/437.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.23

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