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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.70, 604.14 and 280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.70, 604.14 and 280.44 is: 387.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.70 : 604.14 = 280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.70/604.14 = 280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.70x = 604.14 × 280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.70x = 169,425.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,425.02/437.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.08

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