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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.25, 603.77 and 282.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.25, 603.77 and 282.27 is: 389.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.25 : 603.77 = 282.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.25/603.77 = 282.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.25x = 603.77 × 282.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.25x = 170,424.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,424.75/437.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.77

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