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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.65, 603.91 and 290.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.65, 603.91 and 290.03 is: 400.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.65 : 603.91 = 290.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.65/603.91 = 290.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.65x = 603.91 × 290.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.65x = 175,151.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,151.13/437.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.21

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