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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.27, 602.89 and 289.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.27, 602.89 and 289.67 is: 399.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.27 : 602.89 = 289.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.27/602.89 = 289.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.27x = 602.89 × 289.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.27x = 174,635.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,635.41/437.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.38

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