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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.04, 603.08 and 279.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.04, 603.08 and 279.39 is: 385.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.04 : 603.08 = 279.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.04/603.08 = 279.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.04x = 603.08 × 279.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.04x = 168,495.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,495.42/437.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.54

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