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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.68, 604.20 and 282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.68, 604.20 and 282.52 is: 390.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.68 : 604.20 = 282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.68/604.20 = 282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.68x = 604.20 × 282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.68x = 170,698.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,698.58/437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.01

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