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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.72, 603.86 and 290.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.72, 603.86 and 290.45 is: 400.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.72 : 603.86 = 290.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.72/603.86 = 290.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.72x = 603.86 × 290.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.72x = 175,391.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,391.19/437.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.69

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