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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.67, 603.56 and 290.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.67, 603.56 and 290.04 is: 399.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.67 : 603.56 = 290.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.67/603.56 = 290.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.67x = 603.56 × 290.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.67x = 175,055.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,055.09/437.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.97

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