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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.02, 602.68 and 287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.02, 602.68 and 287.50 is: 396.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.02 : 602.68 = 287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.02/602.68 = 287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.02x = 602.68 × 287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.02x = 173,266.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,266.77/437.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.48

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