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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.27, 603.02 and 287.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.27, 603.02 and 287.75 is: 396.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.27 : 603.02 = 287.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.27/603.02 = 287.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.27x = 603.02 × 287.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.27x = 173,516.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,516.71/437.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.82

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