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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.73, 603.84 and 280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.73, 603.84 and 280.32 is: 386.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.73 : 603.84 = 280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.73/603.84 = 280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.73x = 603.84 × 280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.73x = 169,268.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,268.43/437.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.70

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