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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.04, 603.18 and 289.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.04, 603.18 and 289.89 is: 400.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.04 : 603.18 = 289.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.04/603.18 = 289.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.04x = 603.18 × 289.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.04x = 174,855.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,855.85/437.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.09

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