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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.08, 602.42 and 289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.08, 602.42 and 289.80 is: 399.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.08 : 602.42 = 289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.08/602.42 = 289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.08x = 602.42 × 289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.08x = 174,581.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,581.32/437.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.43

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