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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.36, 603.54 and 282.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.36, 603.54 and 282.11 is: 389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.36 : 603.54 = 282.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.36/603.54 = 282.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.36x = 603.54 × 282.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.36x = 170,261.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,261.65/437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.30

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