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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.55, 603.59 and 288.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.55, 603.59 and 288.18 is: 397.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.55 : 603.59 = 288.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.55/603.59 = 288.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.55x = 603.59 × 288.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.55x = 173,941.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,941.13/437.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.53

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