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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.86, 604.36 and 290.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.86, 604.36 and 290.51 is: 400.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.86 : 604.36 = 290.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.86/604.36 = 290.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.86x = 604.36 × 290.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.86x = 175,572.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,572.62/437.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.98

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