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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.08, 603.79 and 397.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.08, 603.79 and 397.67 is: 549.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.08 : 603.79 = 397.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.08/603.79 = 397.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.08x = 603.79 × 397.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.08x = 240,107.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,107.18/437.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.34

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