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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.76, 604.20 and 282.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.76, 604.20 and 282.48 is: 389.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.76 : 604.20 = 282.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.76/604.20 = 282.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.76x = 604.20 × 282.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.76x = 170,674.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,674.42/437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.88

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