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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.81, 603.97 and 280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.81, 603.97 and 280.40 is: 386.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.81 : 603.97 = 280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.81/603.97 = 280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.81x = 603.97 × 280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.81x = 169,349.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,349.47/437.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.81

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