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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.32, 603.18 and 279.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.32, 603.18 and 279.78 is: 385.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.32 : 603.18 = 279.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.32/603.18 = 279.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.32x = 603.18 × 279.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.32x = 168,754.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,754.68/437.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.88

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