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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.96, 604.52 and 282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.96, 604.52 and 282.68 is: 390.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.96 : 604.52 = 282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.96/604.52 = 282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.96x = 604.52 × 282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.96x = 170,885.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,885.71/437.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.19

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