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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.08, 602.86 and 289.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.08, 602.86 and 289.64 is: 399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.08 : 602.86 = 289.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.08/602.86 = 289.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.08x = 602.86 × 289.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.08x = 174,612.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,612.37/437.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.50

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