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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.60, 603.68 and 280.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.60, 603.68 and 280.15 is: 386.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.60 : 603.68 = 280.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.60/603.68 = 280.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.60x = 603.68 × 280.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.60x = 169,124.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,124.85/437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.48

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