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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.04, 656.48 and 368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.04, 656.48 and 368.70 is: 553.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.04 : 656.48 = 368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.04/656.48 = 368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.04x = 656.48 × 368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.04x = 242,042.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,042.33/437.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.82

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