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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.94, 604.13 and 280.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.94, 604.13 and 280.29 is: 386.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.94 : 604.13 = 280.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.94/604.13 = 280.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.94x = 604.13 × 280.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.94x = 169,332.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,332.46/437.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.66

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