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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.17, 602.95 and 289.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.17, 602.95 and 289.75 is: 399.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.17 : 602.95 = 289.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.17/602.95 = 289.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.17x = 602.95 × 289.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.17x = 174,700.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,700.30/437.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.62

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