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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.45, 603.60 and 280.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.45, 603.60 and 280.11 is: 386.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.45 : 603.60 = 280.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.45/603.60 = 280.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.45x = 603.60 × 280.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.45x = 169,073.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,073.79/437.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.50

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