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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.93, 604.43 and 280.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.93, 604.43 and 280.52 is: 387.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.93 : 604.43 = 280.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.93/604.43 = 280.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.93x = 604.43 × 280.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.93x = 169,554.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,554.70/437.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.17

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