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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.53, 603.88 and 277.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.53, 603.88 and 277.91 is: 383.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.53 : 603.88 = 277.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.53/603.88 = 277.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.53x = 603.88 × 277.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.53x = 167,824.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,824.29/437.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.57

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