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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.31, 603.74 and 290.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.31, 603.74 and 290.15 is: 400.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.31 : 603.74 = 290.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.31/603.74 = 290.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.31x = 603.74 × 290.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.31x = 175,170.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,170.69/437.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.56

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