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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.71, 604.55 and 290.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.71, 604.55 and 290.09 is: 400.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.71 : 604.55 = 290.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.71/604.55 = 290.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.71x = 604.55 × 290.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.71x = 175,371.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,371.61/437.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.66

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