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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.81, 603.83 and 282.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.81, 603.83 and 282.29 is: 389.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.81 : 603.83 = 282.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.81/603.83 = 282.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.81x = 603.83 × 282.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.81x = 170,452.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,452.86/437.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.34

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