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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.01, 656.43 and 368.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.01, 656.43 and 368.67 is: 553.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.01 : 656.43 = 368.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.01/656.43 = 368.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.01x = 656.43 × 368.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.01x = 242,006.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,006.05/437.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.78

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