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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.34, 603.30 and 289.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.34, 603.30 and 289.77 is: 399.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.34 : 603.30 = 289.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.34/603.30 = 289.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.34x = 603.30 × 289.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.34x = 174,818.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,818.24/437.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.73

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