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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.79, 603.76 and 290.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.79, 603.76 and 290.17 is: 400.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.79 : 603.76 = 290.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.79/603.76 = 290.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.79x = 603.76 × 290.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.79x = 175,193.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,193.07/437.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.17

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