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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.11, 433.77 and 237.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.11, 433.77 and 237.63 is: 356.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.11 : 433.77 = 237.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.11/433.77 = 237.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.11x = 433.77 × 237.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.11x = 103,076.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,076.77/289.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.53

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