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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.61, 603.67 and 280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.61, 603.67 and 280.20 is: 386.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.61 : 603.67 = 280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.61/603.67 = 280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.61x = 603.67 × 280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.61x = 169,146.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,146.93/437.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.52

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