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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.98, 604.29 and 386.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.98, 604.29 and 386.02 is: 532.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.98 : 604.29 = 386.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.98/604.29 = 386.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.98x = 604.29 × 386.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.98x = 233,268.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,268.03/437.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.60

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