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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.56, 603.68 and 297.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.56, 603.68 and 297.74 is: 410.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.56 : 603.68 = 297.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.56/603.68 = 297.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.56x = 603.68 × 297.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.56x = 179,739.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,739.70/437.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.78

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