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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.34, 603.15 and 282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.34, 603.15 and 282.30 is: 389.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.34 : 603.15 = 282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.34/603.15 = 282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.34x = 603.15 × 282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.34x = 170,269.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,269.25/437.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.33

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