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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.22, 603.84 and 290.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.22, 603.84 and 290.48 is: 401.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.22 : 603.84 = 290.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.22/603.84 = 290.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.22x = 603.84 × 290.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.22x = 175,400.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,400.42/437.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.17

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