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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.61, 603.88 and 289.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.61, 603.88 and 289.99 is: 400.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.61 : 603.88 = 289.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.61/603.88 = 289.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.61x = 603.88 × 289.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.61x = 175,119.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,119.16/437.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.17

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