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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.16, 603.31 and 289.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.16, 603.31 and 289.53 is: 399.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.16 : 603.31 = 289.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.16/603.31 = 289.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.16x = 603.31 × 289.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.16x = 174,677.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,677.13/437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.58

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