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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.83, 604.24 and 290.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.83, 604.24 and 290.36 is: 400.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.83 : 604.24 = 290.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.83/604.24 = 290.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.83x = 604.24 × 290.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.83x = 175,447.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,447.91/437.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.72

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