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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.65, 604.01 and 400.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.65, 604.01 and 400.74 is: 553.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.65 : 604.01 = 400.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.65/604.01 = 400.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.65x = 604.01 × 400.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.65x = 242,050.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,050.97/437.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.07

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