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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.76, 603.90 and 290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.76, 603.90 and 290.52 is: 400.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.76 : 603.90 = 290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.76/603.90 = 290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.76x = 603.90 × 290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.76x = 175,445.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,445.03/437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.78

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