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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.37, 600.65 and 289.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.37, 600.65 and 289.72 is: 434.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.37 : 600.65 = 289.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.37/600.65 = 289.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.37x = 600.65 × 289.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.37x = 174,015.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,015.87/400.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.64

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