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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.03, 602.01 and 373.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.03, 602.01 and 373.81 is: 514.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.03 : 602.01 = 373.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.03/602.01 = 373.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.03x = 602.01 × 373.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.03x = 225,032.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,032.48/437.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.91

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