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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.29, 603.12 and 289.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.29, 603.12 and 289.87 is: 399.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.29 : 603.12 = 289.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.29/603.12 = 289.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.29x = 603.12 × 289.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.29x = 174,826.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,826.39/437.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.80

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