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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.84, 603.60 and 290.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.84, 603.60 and 290.42 is: 400.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.84 : 603.60 = 290.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.84/603.60 = 290.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.84x = 603.60 × 290.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.84x = 175,294.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,294.49/437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.37

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