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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.10, 604.32 and 400.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.10, 604.32 and 400.20 is: 553.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.10 : 604.32 = 400.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.10/604.32 = 400.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.10x = 604.32 × 400.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.10x = 241,848.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,848.86/437.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.30

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