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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.34, 603.56 and 297.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.34, 603.56 and 297.73 is: 410.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.34 : 603.56 = 297.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.34/603.56 = 297.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.34x = 603.56 × 297.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.34x = 179,697.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,697.92/437.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.89

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