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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.42, 603.60 and 289.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.42, 603.60 and 289.76 is: 399.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.42 : 603.60 = 289.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.42/603.60 = 289.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.42x = 603.60 × 289.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.42x = 174,899.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,899.14/437.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.84

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