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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.87, 604.36 and 290.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.87, 604.36 and 290.55 is: 401.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.87 : 604.36 = 290.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.87/604.36 = 290.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.87x = 604.36 × 290.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.87x = 175,599.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,599.43/437.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.03

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