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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.51, 603.67 and 290.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.51, 603.67 and 290.06 is: 400.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.51 : 603.67 = 290.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.51/603.67 = 290.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.51x = 603.67 × 290.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.51x = 175,100.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,100.52/437.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.22

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