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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.03, 603.26 and 289.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.03, 603.26 and 289.71 is: 399.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.03 : 603.26 = 289.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.03/603.26 = 289.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.03x = 603.26 × 289.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.03x = 174,771.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,771.18/437.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.90

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