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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.16, 603.18 and 289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.16, 603.18 and 289.56 is: 399.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.16 : 603.18 = 289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.16/603.18 = 289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.16x = 603.18 × 289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.16x = 174,656.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,656.80/437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.53

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