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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.24, 603.20 and 306.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.24, 603.20 and 306.33 is: 422.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.24 : 603.20 = 306.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.24/603.20 = 306.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.24x = 603.20 × 306.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.24x = 184,776.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,776.72/437.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.60

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