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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.60, 603.60 and 290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.60, 603.60 and 290.24 is: 400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.60 : 603.60 = 290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.60/603.60 = 290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.60x = 603.60 × 290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.60x = 175,188.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,188.86/437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.34

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