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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.54, 603.59 and 289.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.54, 603.59 and 289.98 is: 400.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.54 : 603.59 = 289.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.54/603.59 = 289.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.54x = 603.59 × 289.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.54x = 175,027.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,027.58/437.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.03

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