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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.48, 603.72 and 290.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.48, 603.72 and 290.12 is: 400.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.48 : 603.72 = 290.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.48/603.72 = 290.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.48x = 603.72 × 290.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.48x = 175,151.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,151.25/437.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.36

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